Retail Sales Associate (Charlottesville, VA)

Staples; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part time hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

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401(k) plan with a company match

Dental and vision insurance

Compensation based on qualifications

Job summary

Staples in Charlottesville is seeking Sales Associates to provide exceptional customer service, help customers find products, and process returns or online pickups. You will work as part of a friendly, team-oriented retail culture and contribute to store success.

You’ll multitask across cashier, sales, and merchandising duties, respond promptly to customer requests, and maintain a welcoming store environment. Flexible part-time hours and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with customers to assess needs.
• Ability to multitask in cashier, sales and merchandising roles.
• Lifts/moves items up to 10–50 pounds and can climb ladders.
• Preferred, but not required: prior customer service or cashier experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 pickups.
• Be flexible on responsibilities (e.g., cleaning, stocking shelves, other duties as assigned).

Skills

Customer engagement

Cash handling

Merchandising

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Stress management

Job description

Sales Associates provide 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.

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.