Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • Asheville, NC

17d

About The Position

As a part-time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, you engage with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, create a positive shopping experience, and support sales. You connect with customers, identify their needs, and recommend appropriate products, services, and solutions. You contribute to a vibrant sales culture, store presentation and merchandising, freight and logistics activities, and customer satisfaction. The role supports a customer-centric environment and engagement with the local community while reflecting Office Depot’s 5C values: Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous. Entry-level associates receive training in technology and print products and services to help them assist customers and contribute to store success, particularly in Print and Technology. The position may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party.

Associates are expected to support a safe and healthy work environment by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns. The responsibilities listed describe the general nature of the role and may not be exhaustive; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use technology to access and input 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.
• Successful completion of required Tech, Print, and other applicable training; designated certifications may be required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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 standards, keeping areas neat, clean, and well stocked.
• Follow standards for signage, labeling, and merchandise presentation.
• Sort and stock merchandise according to guidelines and complete freight processes.
• Keep the freight sorting area organized and set up according to guidelines.
• Scan, investigate, and replenish inventory lows and out-of-stock items daily.
• Develop selling skills and product knowledge using available sales and service tools.
• Complete required technology, print, and other applicable training, including 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)
• Competitive salaries
• Benefits package
• 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: High school or GED