Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • United States,

10d • $13 - $15

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 help drive sales. You connect with customers, identify their needs, and recommend suitable products, services, and solutions. You help foster a vibrant sales culture, maintain store visual and merchandising standards, support freight and logistics activities, and prioritize client satisfaction. You also contribute 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.

This entry-level role includes training in technology and print products and services so you can assist customers effectively. You apply sales principles to create satisfying customer interactions and support business growth. The role focuses on sales and exceptional service, including in Print and Technology, as well as operational excellence. Essential functions may require consent to periodic comprehensive third-party background checks.

The company describes its work environment as committed to the safety and health of coworkers and customers. Coworkers are expected to support the operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns. Other duties may be assigned beyond those listed. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package including a 401(k), opportunities to grow within the organization, and possible eligibility for an incentive program under its terms and conditions.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required.
• 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.
• A client-focused, positive, engaging, and action-oriented approach, with enthusiasm for the company's brand, products, services, and solutions.
• Consent to periodic comprehensive third-party background checks may be required for essential functions.

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 and services.
• Stay aware 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.
• Continue developing selling skills and product knowledge using the provided sales and service tools.
• Complete at minimum the Tech, Print, and other applicable training; pursue continued education and 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
• Possible 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