Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • O’Fallon, MO

9d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Retail Store Associate engages with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, recommends products, services, and solutions, and helps create a positive shopping experience that drives sales. The role supports a customer-centric environment, local community engagement, Office Depot’s 5C values, store visual and merchandising standards, and freight and logistics activities. Associates receive training in technology and print products and services so they can assist customers effectively and contribute to sales growth and operational excellence. The position may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party.

The role includes maintaining store and print department appearance, following merchandise presentation and freight processes, addressing inventory lows and outs, and developing product knowledge and selling skills through training and, where required, designated certifications. Associates are expected to support the company’s loss prevention and operational safety efforts. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• No prior experience required.
• Basic computer skills and 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.

Responsibilities

• Proactively acknowledge and engage every customer to support a positive customer-centric experience.
• Use the selling program to recommend the best solution and promote additional products and services.
• Maintain awareness of planned advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
• Maintain the store and print department according to company appearance guidelines, keeping the environment neat, clean, and well stocked.
• Follow signage, labeling, and merchandise presentation standards.
• 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 sales and service tools and complete at least the applicable Tech, Print, and other training.
• Continue education in relevant areas, including designated certifications when required.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and practices and support loss prevention efforts.
• Support the company’s operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Other benefits as part of a benefits package
• Opportunities to move and grow within the organization
• Potential eligibility 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