Retail Sales Associate (Danbury, CT)

Staples, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

401(k) matching

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is hiring Sales Associates to deliver exceptional customer service, assist customers with product selections, and manage returns and online pickups. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented retail setting and participate in a flexible, hours-based schedule.

Qualifications emphasize customer engagement, effective communication, teamwork, and integrity. The role involves cashiering, merchandising, stock duties, and supporting store operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience or interest in helping shoppers
• Willingness to engage with customers and assess needs
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced retail environment
• Conflict management in a cooperative manner
• Uphold honesty and integrity with customers and business data
• Basic selling skills to present solutions to customers
• Adaptability to varying store duties and schedules
• Ability to lift/move materials (10–50 lbs) and stand/walk for long periods

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Active listening

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Honesty & integrity

Sales skills

Adaptability

Physical stamina

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.