Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • Plano, TX

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About The Position

As a part-time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, you engage customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, create positive shopping experiences, and support sales by recommending suitable products, services, and solutions. You help maintain store visual and merchandising standards, support freight and logistics activities, and prioritize customer satisfaction. The role contributes to a customer-centric environment, local community engagement, and a positive culture aligned with Office Depot’s 5C values: Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous. Entry-level associates receive training in technology and print products and services. The role may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party.

The position supports customer engagement, sales, store operations, merchandising, inventory, and print and technology services. Associates are expected to develop product knowledge and selling skills through company-provided training, including designated certifications when required. All coworkers are expected to support a safe and healthy work environment by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

The ODP Group describes itself as a provider of products, services, and technology solutions through business-to-business distribution and an omnichannel presence, including supply chain and distribution operations, sales professionals, online services, and Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package including a 401(k), opportunities for advancement, and possible participation in an incentive program, subject to its terms and conditions.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use technology to access and enter job-related information.
• 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.
• 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 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 the store and print department according to company appearance guidelines, keeping areas neat, clean, and well stocked.
• Follow standards for signage, labeling, and merchandise presentation.
• Sort and stock merchandise according to established 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 company sales and service tools, and complete required technology, print, and other applicable training.
• Continue education in technology and print areas, including designated certifications if 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)
• Competitive salaries
• 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