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Position Summary: Primarily a sales position, the Sales Area Representative maximizes sales by leveraging strong selling skills while assisting customers in Office Supplies and Furniture (Divisions 1, 5, 7). Assists in maintaining the presentation, signage and stock levels of merchandise within specific areas. Primary Responsibilities: • Maximizes sales opportunities with every customer by using current selling techniques and company programs. • Provides coverage and assistance in all areas of the store where business needs require and as associate training supports. • Communicating regularly with their Manager to maximize sales. • Maintains company merchandising standards, including current pricing, signage, plan-o-grams, promotional planners, ad set-ups and displays. • Properly secures all company assets and physical inventory. • Has a complete understanding of all company policies and procedures related to this position, as outlined in the training checklist. • Maintains general cleanliness of all areas, including receiving area, lunchroom and washrooms as assigned, according to company standards. • Checks all sources of communication for information (white boards, bulletin boards, portal, etc). • Identifies and communicates suggestions for improvements in all areas of business. • Ensures the proper use and care of all equipment. • Associate is expected to maintain a safe working environment and follow all company protocols for safety and is required to report any unsafe working conditions to a manager. • As per policy, required to have personal parcels (bags, totes, backpacks, purses, etc.) checked by a manager prior to leaving the store premises Basic: • 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: • 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. • Conditions of the work environment are such that minor stress or physical discomfort may occur.• 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.

Who we are As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions. If that's you, let's work, learn and grow together. We are building an inclusive and diverse team Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Some of what you do As the Technology Sales Supervisor, you ensure that customers derive a sense of inspiration from their shopping experience. You help to ensure the customers' working and learning goals are met by connecting with customers, leveraging digital tools, sharing, working in a consultative manner, partnering with other areas of the business, and partnering with customers for future collaboration. As a technology expert, you learn, adopt, and teach new trends, products, and services to customers and associates. You take a lead role in training and coaching team members. •Maximize sales and margin in the technology and furniture departments, through the coaching and development of the associates. •Lead selling for the technology and workspaces departments and cultivate a selling culture with associates to achieve goals and targets. •Ensure adherence to company merchandising standards, including current pricing, signage, planograms, promotional planners, advertising set-ups and displays. •Provide coaching and leadership to your team to support their growth and learning. •Support and maintain operational standards and consistency in the customer experience. •Provide input on decisions for your team, including recruitment and promotions. •Operate cash registers, follow all loss prevention measures and ensure the cleanliness and store standards of your assigned departments. •Ensure that a clean and safe environment is always top-of-mind, keeping the safety of yourself, your team, and our customers as a key priority. Some of what you need •3+ years of technology sales or sales experience •1-3 years of supervisory / coaching experience •Successful completion of high school is preferred. •Strong ability with customer services and sales •Comfort with technology •Be a dynamic, inspiring partner to our customers and for our associates •Curious •Approachable •Passionate •Solutions Finder Some of what you will get •Associate discount •Health and Dental benefits •RRSP/DPSP •Performance bonuses •Learning & Development programs •And more... Additional Information •A moderate amount of physical effort and operation of equipment / machinery is required to execute our merchandising standards and to maximize our customer experience. •Exposure to moderate levels of noise generated by the print equipment. •You will be required to stand in a stationary position for periods of time. This would occur while working on various orders. •We'll also ask you to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends. Other Job Title Suggestions • Retail Supervisor, Technology Sales 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.