Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • Northville, MI

11d

About The Position

As a part-time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, you engage with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, create a positive shopping experience, and support sales by recommending suitable products, services, and solutions. You contribute to a vibrant sales culture and maintain visual and merchandising standards, freight and logistics activities, and customer satisfaction. The role supports a customer-centric environment, local community engagement, and a positive culture aligned with Office Depot’s 5C values: Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous. As an entry-level associate, you receive training in technology and print products and services so you can assist customers effectively. The role focuses on sales, exceptional service, and operational excellence, including in Print and Technology. Essential functions may require consent to periodic comprehensive third-party background checks.

Requirements

• 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 approach, with a passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively acknowledge and engage every customer to support a positive customer-centric experience.
• Use the selling program to recommend suitable solutions and promote additional products and services.
• Stay aware of planned advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
• Maintain the store and print department’s appearance according to company guidelines, including keeping spaces 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 company-provided tools and training, including applicable technology and print training and certifications.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and practices and support loss prevention efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the company’s 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
• 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