
Retail Sales Specialist
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Job overview
Sales Specialists help Staples customers find complete solutions in-store and through the kiosk by understanding their needs and providing customer service. They contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented retail environment, stay current on technology products and services, and support the Tech department’s sales goals. Training is provided, and the role offers flexible part-time hours.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full 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.
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Flexible part time hours, generous paid time off, weekly pay and career growth opportunities
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Associate discounts on in-store and online merchandise, services and warranty plans
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Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and more
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401(k) plan with a company match
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Dental and vision insurance
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And many more benefits
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Compensation based on qualifications and experience
Play an active role in helping both your store and your customer win.
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Create a positive, inviting environment for customers as you learn their tech and overall needs
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Stay current on technology products, offerings and services to offer a total solution
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Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns on the sales floor
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Ensure the Tech department achieves key metrics, including profitable sales
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Be flexible on various responsibilities (e.g., cashier, merchandising, returns, other duties as assigned)
Essential skills and experience:
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Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs
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Strong customer service experience
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Demonstrated ability to engage and speak to customers and understand their needs
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Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a high paced and sometimes stressful environment
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Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
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Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
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Ability to lift/move materials in the 10 - 50 pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously
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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.
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.
How this job compares
Set against the 7,769 open Retail Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$56–65K/yr350 salary ranges
- New York median$18–23/hr316 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 397 open Retail Sales jobs in New York and 7,769 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Charter Communications70 open
- LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC36 open
- 7-Eleven30 open
- Experience
- Retail Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,624 postings).
- Education
- 26 of the 7,769 open Retail Sales jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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