Retail Sales Seasonal Associate (Champaign, IL)

Staples, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Associate discounts on in-store and on

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Discounts at hundreds of retailers and

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is seeking Seasonal Sales Associates in Champaign, IL. You will provide excellent customer service, help customers find products, and participate in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment.

Key responsibilities include multitasking across cashier, merchandising, and sales duties, responding to customer requests, and creating a welcoming store atmosphere. Flexibility for varied duties is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to engage and speak to customers and understand their needs.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s 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 lift/move materials in the 10-50 pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously.

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

Teamwork

Flexibility

Conflict resolution

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.

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.