Retail Sales Specialist (Augusta, ME)

Staples, Inc.; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part time hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Associate discounts on merchandise

Discounts at hundreds of retailers

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

And many more benefits

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is hiring Sales Specialists to provide exceptional customer service in-store and via the kiosk. You will help customers find total solutions, learn their tech needs, and contribute to a fun, team-oriented retail culture.

Training is provided and hiring is immediate. Perks include flexible part-time hours, paid time off, weekly pay, associate discounts, retirement benefits, and dental/vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service experience.
• Ability to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Collaborate in a high paced, team environment.
• Manage conflicts in a cooperative manner.
• Flexible scheduling based on store needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication with customers

Team collaboration

Conflict management

Flexible schedule

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.

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.