Sales Area Associate

Job Responsibility: Basic:

• Demonstrates leadership tendencies.
• Ability to resolve customer concerns in a diplomatic manner.
• Ability to engage customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Capacity to communicate with customers effectively using a variety of mediums.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively and efficiently.
• Can engage appropriately and work as part of a team.
Capacity to work independently and seek out assistance as required.

Preferred: Experience:

• Three months to one year of previously related experience is preferred.

Education: Working towards or successful completion of high school is preferred. Additional Information:

• Conditions of the work environment are such that minor stress or physical discomfort may occur.
• A significant amount of effort is required while stocking shelves and placing merchandise, however, there is flexibility in choosing when to stop and relax.
• Movement of freight by use of ladders and stock pickers is required.
A moderate level of concentration is required while restocking according to plan-o-grams, however, there is flexibility in choosing when to stop and typically does not exceed more than two consecutive hours at a time.

Qualifications:

Basic:

• Demonstrates leadership tendencies.
• Ability to resolve customer concerns in a diplomatic manner.
• Ability to engage customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Capacity to communicate with customers effectively using a variety of mediums.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively and efficiently.
• Can engage appropriately and work as part of a team.
Capacity to work independently and seek out assistance as required.

Preferred: Experience:

• Three months to one year of previously related experience is preferred.

Education: Working towards or successful completion of high school is preferred. Additional Information:

• Conditions of the work environment are such that minor stress or physical discomfort may occur.
• A significant amount of effort is required while stocking shelves and placing merchandise, however, there is flexibility in choosing when to stop and relax.
• Movement of freight by use of ladders and stock pickers is required.
A moderate level of concentration is required while restocking according to plan-o-grams, however, there is flexibility in choosing when to stop and typically does not exceed more than two consecutive hours at a time.

Staples is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.