Retail Sales Seasonal Associate

Staples, Inc.; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Associate discounts

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is seeking Seasonal Sales Associates in Vernon Hills, IL to deliver exceptional customer service and help customers find products and solutions. The role supports a fun, team-oriented retail culture with immediate hiring and training provided.

You'll multitask across cashier, merchandising, and sales tasks, respond to customer requests, and maintain a positive environment while applying basic selling skills and staying flexible with duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work a schedule based on store needs.
• Ability to engage customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a cooperative manner.
• Honesty and integrity with customer and business information.

Responsibilities

• Multitask on cashier, merchandising and sales 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.
• Be flexible on responsibilities (e.g., returns, online pick-ups, cleaning, other duties as assigned).

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Conflict management

Integrity

Physical ability

Job description

Seasonal Sales Associates provide exceptional customer service and have our customers’ needs in mind while helping them find products and providing solutions. You will also be collaborative and inclusive in helping our customers while being part of a fun, team-oriented retail culture. Hiring immediately and training provided.

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
• Compensation based on qualifications and experience
• And many more benefits

Play a key role in helping both your store and your customer win.

• Multitask on cashier, merchandising and sales 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
• Be flexible on responsibilities (e.g., returns, online pick-ups, cleaning, other duties as assigned)

Essential skills and experience:

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs
• Must be able to engage and speak to 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

Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.