Retail Sales Specialist

Staples, Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts on merchandise

401(k) with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Discounts at retailers

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Staples, Inc. in Falls Church, VA is seeking Sales Specialists for flexible part-time hours on the sales floor. You will help customers find total solutions in-store and via the kiosk, learn customer tech needs, and contribute to a fun, team-oriented retail culture.

Training provided and immediate interviews may be scheduled after applying. Perks include weekly pay, associate discounts on merchandise, a 401(k) with company match, dental and vision insurance, and more benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to understand customer needs and speak to them effectively.
• Able to collaborate in a fast-paced, high-pressure retail setting.
• Capable of handling conflicts in a calm, cooperative manner.
• Honesty and integrity in handling customer and business information.
• Able to lift/move materials in the 10–50 lb range, climb ladders, stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, inviting environment for customers as you learn their tech and overall needs.
• Stay current on technology products, offerings and services to offer a total solution.
• Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns on the sales floor.
• Ensure the Tech department achieves key metrics, including profitable sales.
• Be flexible on various responsibilities (e.g., cashier, merchandising, returns, other duties as assigned).

Skills

Strong customer service

Engage with customers

Team collaboration

Conflict management

Integrity

Physical ability 10–50 lbs

Job description

Sales Specialists provide exceptional customer service in helping our customers find a total solution both in-store and through the kiosk. You’ll have our customers’ needs in mind as you provide 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.

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

Play an active role in helping both your store and your customer win.

• Create a positive, inviting environment for customers as you learn their tech and overall needs

• Stay current on technology products, offerings and services to offer a total solution

• Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns on the sales floor

• Ensure the Tech department achieves key metrics, including profitable sales

• Be flexible on various responsibilities (e.g., cashier, merchandising, returns, other duties as assigned)

Essential skills and experience:

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs

• Strong customer service experience

• Demonstrated ability 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

• Preferred but not required: experience selling products or services

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