Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • Columbus, OH

9d • $12 - $16

About The Position

The part-time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot engages customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, recommending products, services, and solutions to meet their needs and create a positive shopping experience. The role contributes to sales and customer satisfaction while supporting store appearance, merchandising, freight, logistics, and community engagement. Associates are trained in technology and print products and services and use sales principles to support business growth. The position is entry level and may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party.

Requirements

• No prior experience required.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use technology to access and input 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, with a passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions.
• Consent to periodic comprehensive background checks may be required.

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 promote the best solution and additional products or services.
• Stay aware of planned advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
• Maintain the store and print department according to company guidelines, keeping areas 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 fill inventory lows and outs daily.
• Develop selling skills and product knowledge through available 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salaries
• Opportunities to move and grow within the organization
• Possible eligibility to participate in an incentive program, subject to the Incentive Plan terms and conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED