Retail Store Associate (Seasonal)
About The Position
The part-time, seasonal Retail Store Associate at Office Depot supports store success by providing friendly, knowledgeable customer service and helping drive sales. The associate engages customers, recommends products, services, and solutions, and contributes to a positive shopping experience and a vibrant sales culture. The role supports store presentation, merchandising, freight and logistics activities, inventory replenishment, and customer satisfaction while contributing to a customer-centric environment and positive team culture aligned with Office Depot’s 5C values. Associates receive training in technology and print products and services so they can assist customers effectively. The role focuses on sales and service, particularly in Print and Technology, and requires developing product knowledge and selling skills through company-provided tools and training. Continued education and designated certifications may be required. The role also supports company policies and loss prevention, maintains a safe and healthy work environment, and may require consent to periodic comprehensive third-party background checks. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but no prior experience is required. Retail sales experience is preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- No previous experience required.
- Retail sales experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
- Ability to use technology and POS systems to access information and process transactions.
- Ability to read, write, and count accurately for documentation, training tools, and inventory processes.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to build selling relationships with customers and coworkers.
- Enjoy interacting with people and working in a customer-facing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Retail sales experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
- Maintain awareness of advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
- Maintain store and print department appearance 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 replenish inventory lows and outs daily.
- Develop selling skills and product knowledge through company sales and service tools and complete applicable Tech, Print, and other training.
- Continue education in relevant areas and obtain designated certifications if required.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and practices, and support loss prevention efforts.
- Support operational safety by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Incentive program eligibility, subject to the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.
- Opportunities to move and grow within the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
