Sales Associate

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Staples in Penticton is seeking a part-time, on-site Sales Associate to grow sales in furniture, technology and supplies while delivering strong customer service. You’ll set and meet sales and margin goals with store leaders, uphold brand standards, support merchandising and planograms, and maintain Health and Safety, Asset Protection and Privacy policies. You will engage customers with tailored recommendations, process POS transactions, and calmly de-escalate issues or escalate to a supervisor. Keep the store clean, safe and demo-ready. Ideal candidates have 3 months to 1 year of retail experience and communication. Perks include associate discount, flexible benefits, RRSP and recognition. AI may screen applicants at stages, but humans make final decisions.

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Some of what you will do

• Deliver exceptional customer service and enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Drive sales in the furniture, technology and supplies areas of the store.
• Set and achieve sales and margin goals with store leaders.
• Ensure operational excellence and uphold store brand standards.
• Support all merchandising and signage standards including planograms and stocking.
• Maintain Health & Safety, Asset Protection, and Privacy Policies.

 

Specifically, you will

• Engage with and sell to all our customers by offering tailored products and services using all tools and techniques available in our selling model to anticipate and meet future customer needs.
• Handle transactions using the Point of Sale (POS) system, including shipping transactions and marketing tools to convert customers.
• Calmly de-escalate and assist in complex customer situations to ensure their concerns are addressed effectively or refer to a manager/supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe store environment by performing tasks like dusting, front-facing products, and ensuring demo units are clean and functional.

 

Some of what you need

• 3 months to 1 year of prior retail experience (preferred).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

 

Some of what you will get

• Associate Discount
• Flexible Benefit Plans
• Group RRSP Program
• Learning and Development Programs
• Associate Recognition Programs

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.