Retail Sales Associate

Staples, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in retail, Staples, Inc. is seeking Sales Associates who will provide great customer service and support store operations. This role includes assisting customers with inquiries, managing sales, and tasks in a team-oriented environment. With flexible part-time hours and great benefits, this position offers significant career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Generous paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Associate discounts on merchandise

Discounts at various retailers

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule based on store needs.
• Willingness to engage with customers.
• Ability to lift materials in 10 - 50 pound range.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product inquiries and engage in sales.
• Multitask on cashier and merchandising duties.
• Create a positive environment while handling returns.

Skills

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Conflict management

Multitasking

Integrity

Education

Preferred customer service or cashier experience

Job description

Sales Associatesprovide exceptional customer service with our customers’ needs in mind. You’ll help customers find products, provide solutions, and handle returns or online pickups. You’ll also be collaborative and inclusive in helping our customers while being part of a fun, team-oriented retail culture. Hiring immediately and training provided.

After applying, you may have the opportunity to schedule an in-person interview within minutes.

Get great perks.

• Flexible part time hours, generous paid time off, weekly pay and career growth opportunities
• Associate discounts on in-store and online merchandise, services and warranty plans
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and more
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Dental and vision insurance
• And many more benefits
• Compensation based on qualifications and experience

Help both your customers and your store win.

• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities
• Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns
• Create a positive, inviting environment for customers
• Understand and use basic selling skills to engage and present solutions
• Handle returns and online pick-ups
• Be flexible on responsibilities (e.g., cleaning, stocking shelves, other duties as assigned)

Essential skills and experience:

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs
• Must be able to and want to engage with customers and understand their needs
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to lift/move materials in the 10 - 50 pound range,climb ladders, stand and walk continuously
• Preferred but not required: customer service or cashier experience in a retail environment

Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.