Retail Sales Specialist (Springfield, VA)

Staples, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Associate discounts on merchandise

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Staples, Inc. in Virginia seeks a Sales Specialist to provide exceptional service and help customers find total solutions in-store and at the kiosk.

You’ll be part of a fun, team-oriented retail culture with training provided and immediate hiring.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service experience and ability to engage with customers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Able to lift/move materials up to 50 pounds and stand/walk long periods.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Team collaboration

Conflict management

Physical stamina

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.