Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • Burlington, NC

20d

About The Position

As a part-time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, you engage with customers in a friendly, knowledgeable manner, create a positive shopping experience, and drive sales. You connect with customers, identify their needs, and recommend products, services, and solutions. You also contribute to the store’s sales culture, visual and merchandising standards, freight and logistics activities, client satisfaction, and community engagement, while supporting a positive culture aligned with Office Depot’s 5C values: Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous. In this entry-level role, you receive training in technology and print products and services to help customers effectively. The position supports sales and operational excellence, including service in Print and Technology. Essential functions may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• Completion of applicable technology, print, and other training is required; designated certifications may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Proactively acknowledge and engage customers to support a positive, customer-centric experience.
• Use the selling program to recommend the best solutions and additional products or services.
• Stay aware of planned advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
• Maintain the store and print department according to company appearance standards, keeping spaces neat, clean, and well-stocked.
• Follow signage, labeling, and merchandise presentation standards.
• Sort and stock merchandise according to 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 product knowledge and selling skills using provided sales and service tools; complete required technology, print, and other applicable training, including designated certifications if 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

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

What This Job Offers

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