Retail Sales Associate (South Burlington, VT)

Staples; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part time hours

Generous paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Associate discounts

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading office supplies retailer in South Burlington is seeking Sales Associates to provide exceptional customer service. In this role, you will engage with customers, handle sales, and manage returns. Ideal candidates will have the ability to work in a flexible schedule and will thrive in a team-oriented environment. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible hours and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs.
• Must engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to work in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities.
• Respond quickly to customer requests and concerns.
• Create a positive environment for customers.
• Handle returns and online pick-ups.

Skills

Customer engagement

Conflict management

Team collaboration

Basic selling skills

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.

Benefits

• 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

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 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.