Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • Joliet, IL

2d • $15 - $16

About The Position

The Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot engages customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, recommends products, services, and solutions, and helps create a positive shopping experience while driving sales. The role supports a customer-centric environment, local community engagement, a vibrant sales culture, store visual and merchandising standards, freight and logistics activities, and client satisfaction. Associates are trained in technology and print products and services and apply sales principles to help customers and contribute to business growth.

The role supports store success through sales and exceptional service, particularly in Print and Technology. Associates help maintain operational standards and the store environment, develop product knowledge and selling skills through training and any required certifications, and support safety and loss-prevention efforts. Periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party may be required.

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, with a passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions.
• No prior experience required.

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 or services.
• Maintain awareness of advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
• Maintain the 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 personal selling skills and product knowledge using provided sales and service tools, including completing Tech, Print, and other applicable training.
• Continue education in relevant areas, including designated certifications if 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salaries
• 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: No Education Listed