Retail Store Associate (Seasonal)

Office Depot • Berkeley, CA

3d • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot engages customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, helps create a positive shopping experience, and drives sales. The role connects with customers to understand their needs and recommend suitable products, services, and solutions. Associates contribute to a vibrant sales culture, store appearance and merchandising standards, freight and logistics activities, customer satisfaction, and engagement with the local community. The position supports a customer-centric environment and a positive culture aligned with Office Depot’s 5C values: Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous.

This entry-level position includes training in technology and print products and services so associates can assist customers effectively. Associates develop selling skills and product knowledge through sales and service tools and applicable training, with continued education and designated certifications when required. Essential functions may require consent to periodic comprehensive third-party background checks.

The role requires supporting operational safety by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns. The description notes that duties may include other work as assigned. The pay range is $19.65–$20.00. The company offers a benefits package that includes a 401(k), opportunities for advancement, and possible participation in an incentive program subject to its terms and conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• 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 to complete documentation, use training tools, and process inventory.
• 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 preferred.
• 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 or services.
• Stay informed about planned 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 using available sales and service tools, and complete Tech, Print, and other applicable training.
• Continue education in relevant areas and obtain designated certifications when required.
• Follow 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)
• Opportunities to move and grow within the organization
• Possible participation 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