Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • Visalia, CA

16d

About The Position

The part-time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot engages with customers in a friendly, knowledgeable manner to create a positive shopping experience and drive sales. The associate identifies customer needs and recommends appropriate products, services, and solutions, while contributing to store appearance, merchandising, freight and logistics activities, customer satisfaction, and a positive sales culture. This entry-level role includes training in technology and print products and services. Associates are expected to support a customer-centric environment and local community engagement, and to reflect Office Depot’s 5C values: Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous. The role may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party.

The position supports customer service, store operations, and print and technology sales. Associates develop their selling skills and product knowledge through company-provided tools and training, including at minimum applicable Tech and Print training. Continued education and designated certifications may be required. The company describes opportunities to move and grow within the organization, and offers competitive salaries and a benefits package that includes a 401(k). Participation in an incentive program may be available, subject to its terms and conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; not stated as required.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic computer skills, including using technology to access and input job-related information.
• 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.
• Passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions.
• Willingness to complete required training and continued education, including designated certifications if required.
• May need to consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party.

Responsibilities

• Proactively acknowledge and engage customers to support a positive, customer-centric experience.
• Use the selling program to recommend suitable solutions and promote additional products or services.
• Stay informed about planned advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
• Maintain the store and print department according to company appearance guidelines, keeping areas neat, clean, and well stocked.
• Follow standards for signage, labeling, and merchandise presentation.
• Sort and stock merchandise according to established guidelines and complete freight processes.
• Keep the freight sorting area organized and set up according to guidelines.
• Scan, investigate, and replenish inventory lows and out-of-stock items daily.
• Develop selling skills and product knowledge using company-provided sales and service tools.
• Complete at minimum Tech, Print, and other applicable training; continue education and obtain designated certifications when required.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and practices, and support loss prevention efforts.
• Support a safe work environment by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Benefits package that includes a 401(k) and more.
• Opportunities to move and grow within the organization.
• May be eligible 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