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Retail Sales Associate Job Description

Retail Sales Associate Job Description

Published on May 31st, 2023

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A Retail Sales Associate is a frontline employee who works in a retail store or establishment, interacting directly with customers to sell products or services. They play a vital role in providing assistance, information, and support to customers throughout their shopping experience.

Retail Sales Associate Job Description

Overview 

As a Tech Sales Associate, you will be collaborative and inclusive in helping our customers while being part of a fun, team-oriented retail culture. You’ll provide exceptional customer service and have our customer’s needs in mind while helping them find a total technology solution both in-store and through the kiosk (training provided).

Key roles and responsibilities: 

  • Create a positive, inviting environment for customers as you learn their tech needs 
  • Stay current on new technologies, products, and services to offer a total solution 
  • Your passion for “tech” will be shown in your knowledge of technology products, offerings, and services 
  • 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 (i.e. cashier, merchandising, other duties as assigned) 

Skills And Qualifications

Required skills:

  • Able to work a flexible schedule (including nights and/or weekends) 
  • Customer service experience demonstrating the ability to engage and speak to customers and understand their needs 
  • Collaborate and work with other team members 
  • Ability to lift/move materials in the 10-50 pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously 
  • Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position 

Preferred skills:

  • Experience selling products or services 

Retail Sales Associate Salary composition: $16.90-$19.34/hr + team commission

Benefits: 

  • Flexible part-time hours, generous paid time off, weekly pay, training, and career growth opportunities 
  • Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Hiring immediately 
  • Associate store discounts and more perks (discounts on mobile plans and other retailers, etc.) 
  • 401(k) plan with a company match, dental and vision insurance, and many more benefits 

The retail sales associate job description provided above serves as an example, but it's important to note that job descriptions can vary across organizations. To meet your specific requirements, you can utilize the free Job Description Generator offered by HireQuotient.

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Soujanya

As a technical content writer and social media strategist, Soujanya develops and manages strategies at HireQuotient. With strong technical background and years of experience in content management, she looks for opportunities to flourish in the digital space. Soujanya is also a dance fanatic and believes in spreading light!

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