Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • Cheektowaga, NY

26d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot engages with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, recommends products, services, and solutions, and helps create a positive shopping experience and vibrant sales culture. The role supports customer satisfaction, store visual and merchandising standards, freight and logistics activities, and community engagement while contributing to a workplace culture aligned with Office Depot's 5C values: Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous. Associates receive training in technology and print products and services so they can assist customers effectively and apply sales principles to support business growth.

The position focuses on customer service and sales, store and print department operations, and developing product knowledge and selling skills. Essential functions may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party. Employees are expected to support a safe work environment by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills and 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 enthusiasm for the 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 suitable solutions and promote additional products and services.
• Stay aware of planned advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
• Maintain store and print department appearance according to company guidelines, keeping the environment 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 using provided sales and service tools, including completing required Tech, Print, and other applicable training.
• Continue education in relevant areas and complete designated certifications if required.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and practices and support loss prevention efforts.
• Work safely and address potential hazards or safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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: No Education Listed