Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot•Temple City, CA

About The Position

The Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot engages with customers in a friendly, knowledgeable manner to create a positive shopping experience and drive sales. The role involves identifying customer needs and recommending products, services, and solutions, while supporting visual merchandising, freight and logistics, and customer satisfaction. Associates contribute to a customer-centric environment, engage with the local community, and support 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 to help them assist customers effectively. The role focuses on sales, exceptional service, and operational excellence, particularly in Print and Technology. Periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party may be required. The position supports customer engagement, store and print department standards, inventory and freight processes, and ongoing development of product knowledge and selling skills. Associates are expected to complete applicable training and, where required, designated certifications. All coworkers are expected to support a safe and healthy work environment by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

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 company’s 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 advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
Maintain the store and print department according to company appearance guidelines, including 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 the provided sales and service tools.
Complete Tech, Print, and other applicable training, and pursue designated certifications when required.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and practices and support loss prevention efforts.
Work safely and address potential workplace hazards or concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.