Retail Sales Associate (Columbus, OH)

Staples; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part time hours

Paid time off (PTO)

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Associate discounts on in-store and on

line discounts on online merchandise

Discounts at hundreds of retailers, 3

weeks of benefits

Job summary

Staples is hiring Sales Associates in Columbus, OH. You will help customers find products, provide solutions, and handle returns or online pickups. Enjoy a team-oriented retail culture with training provided and opportunities for growth.

Flexible part-time hours, weekly pay, associate discounts, and 401(k) with company match are among the perks. You may be scheduled for in-person interviews after applying.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or cashier roles preferred.
• Able to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Able to collaborate in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Capable of handling conflicts in a calm, cooperative manner.
• Honesty and integrity in handling customer and business information.
• Physically able to lift/move 10–50 pounds, climb ladders, stand and walk.

Responsibilities

• Multitask across cashier, sales, and merchandising duties.
• Respond promptly to customer requests and concerns.
• Create a welcoming, inviting environment for customers.
• Use basic selling skills to engage customers and present solutions.
• Handle returns and online pickups.
• Be flexible with duties (e.g., cleaning, stocking shelves).

Skills

Customer service

Cashier experience

Sales skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Honesty and integrity

Physical ability

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. 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.