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Retail Sales Associate

Staples Stores
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/29/2025

Sales Associates provide exceptional customer service with our customers’ needs in mind. You’ll help customers find products, provide solutions, and handle returns or online pickups. You’ll 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

Help both your customers and your store win.

  • Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities
  • Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns
  • Create a positive, inviting environment for customers
  • Understand and use basic selling skills to engage and present solutions
  • Handle returns and online pick-ups
  • Be flexible on responsibilities (e.g., cleaning, stocking shelves, other duties as assigned)

Essential skills and experience:

  • Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs
  • Must be able to and want to engage with 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: customer service or cashier experience in a retail environment

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


The world of working and learning has changed. This is your opportunity to be a part of a brand transformation and growth strategy within the retail industry. Staples is helping our customers and community discover innovative products, services, and inspiration that unlock what’s possible, while empowering you to unlock your potential. Our people are the heart of our success and there has never been a better time to join us as we lead the way in a new era of working and learning.

Want to learn more about Staples Stores? Visit RetailCareers.Staples.com for information and to learn about our career opportunities.

Click here to learn more about the employee benefits, programs and perks offered at Staples!

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

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act; as well as with any other state and local Fair Chance Ordinance/Act regulations.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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