Retail Sales Specialist

Staples; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth

Associate discounts

Retail discounts

401(k) plan with company match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Staples is hiring Sales Specialists in Illinois to provide exceptional customer service, helping customers find total solutions in-store and at the kiosk. You’ll be supportive, inclusive, and part of a fun, team-oriented retail culture, with immediate start and training provided.

You’ll create a welcoming environment, stay current on technology products, respond quickly to requests, help the Tech department hit key metrics, and be flexible across duties such as cashier, merchandising, and

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule as store needs
• Strong customer service experience
• Ability to engage with customers and understand needs
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, cooperative environment
• Manage conflicts in a calm, constructive way
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Lift/move materials 10–50 pounds, climb ladders, stand/walk for long periods
• Experience selling products or services is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, inviting environment for customers as you learn their tech and needs
• Stay current on technology products 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 across responsibilities (e.g., cashier, merchandising, returns, other duties)

Skills

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Engage customers

Collaborate

Conflict management

Honesty and integrity

Physical ability

Sales experience (preferred)

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.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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