Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot•Myrtle Beach, SC

18d•$11 - $13

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 recommending suitable products, services, and solutions; supporting a customer-centric environment and local community engagement; and contributing to the company culture and Office Depot’s 5C values of Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous. Associates help maintain store visual and merchandising standards and support freight and logistics activities. Entry-level training is provided in technology and print products and services so associates can assist customers effectively and contribute to business growth through sales and service. The position supports store success through sales and service in areas including Print and Technology. It requires maintaining store and print department standards, following operational and inventory processes, and developing product knowledge and selling skills through training and continued education. Essential functions may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party. The company emphasizes workplace safety and expects coworkers to work safely and address potential hazards or concerns.

Requirements

No prior experience 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 company’s brand, products, services, and solutions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively acknowledge and engage customers to support a positive customer-centric experience.
Use the selling program to recommend the best solutions and promote additional products and services.
Stay aware of advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
Maintain the store and print department appearance according to company 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 fill inventory lows and outs daily.
Develop selling skills and product knowledge using provided sales and service tools, including completing applicable Tech and Print training.
Continue education in relevant areas and complete 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.