Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot•Visalia, CA

17d

About The Position

The Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot engages customers in a friendly, knowledgeable manner to create a positive shopping experience and drive sales. The role involves understanding customer needs, recommending suitable products, services, and solutions, and contributing to a vibrant sales culture, strong visual and merchandising standards, freight and logistics activities, and high client satisfaction. The associate supports a customer-centric environment and local community engagement while contributing to a culture aligned with Office Depot’s 5C values: Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous. This entry-level role includes training in technology and print products and services so the associate can effectively assist customers. Associates use sales principles to create satisfying customer interactions and help grow the business, with particular emphasis on sales, service, and operational excellence in Print and Technology. The essential functions may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party. The company emphasizes maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, and coworkers are expected to work safely and address potential hazards or concerns. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package that includes a 401(k), and opportunities to move and grow within the organization. Associates may be eligible to participate in an incentive program under its terms and conditions.

Requirements

No prior experience is required.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use technology to access and enter job-related information.
Good interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with clients and associates.
Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete documentation, use training tools, and process inventory.
Client-focused, positive, engaging, and action-oriented approach, with a passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively acknowledge and engage every customer to support a positive customer-centric experience.
Use the selling program to recommend the best solution and promote additional products and services.
Stay informed about planned advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
Maintain the store and print department appearance according to company guidelines, keeping the environment neat, clean, and well stocked.
Follow standards for signage, labeling, and merchandise presentation.
Follow sorting and stocking guidelines and complete freight processes.
Keep the freight sorting area organized and set up according to guidelines.
Scan, investigate, and replenish inventory lows and outs daily.
Develop selling skills and product knowledge using the provided sales and service tools, and complete required Tech, Print, and other applicable training.
Continue education in relevant areas, including designated certifications when required.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and practices, and support loss prevention efforts.
Work safely and address potential hazards or concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.