Retail Sales Associate (Providence, RI)

Staples, Inc.; Providence (RI); 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

Associate discounts on merchandise

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Compensation based on qualifications

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is hiring Sales Associates in Providence, RI. This role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, helping customers find products, and processing returns or online pickups.

We offer flexible part-time hours, paid time off, weekly pay, and career growth opportunities. Training is provided and discounts are available on in-store and online merchandise, plus benefits like 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on store needs.
• Must be able to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Experience in retail or cashier roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

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.