Retail Sales Travel Specialist

Staples • Silverdale, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Travel Specialists engage customers with travel services and products, such as travel supplies and luggage, to facilitate an easier travel experience. They assist customers through services like TSA Precheck, passport photos, or by initiating background checks and other services for various federal or state programs. The specific services offered vary by store. The company is hiring immediately and provides training. There is an opportunity for full-time or part-time hours depending on the specific store’s openings.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older and must be a U.S. citizen
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to operate a keyboard, photocopier, other office equipment
• 1+ years customer service-related experience
• Ability to 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
• Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Responsibilities

• Provide Travel Government or TSA-related consumer sales for identity-related products and services
• Engage customers with comprehensive travel solutions including product sales (i.e. luggage)
• Greet all customers and provide a professional and welcoming experience
• Engage customers and present products & solutions that drive sales with our customer’s needs in mind
• Verify customer identity, scan required documents into database system, take passport photos
• Complete customer fingerprint images, biometric & data capture processes and paperwork
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot issues with fingerprinting and retail equipment
• Support other areas of the store during your 8-10 week onboarding period
• Be flexible to perform other duties as assigned or needed in the store

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Consistent hours/shifts
• Weekly pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Opportunity for full-time or part-time hours depending on the specific store’s opening(s)
• 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 insurance
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance (for full-time associates)
• Many more benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed