Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • Ruston, LA

5d • $9 - $11 • Onsite

About The Position

As a part-time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, you engage with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, creating a positive shopping experience while driving sales. You connect customers with suitable products, services, and solutions, contribute to the store’s sales culture and visual and merchandising standards, and support freight and logistics activities and client satisfaction. You also help foster a customer-centric environment, engage with the local community, and contribute to 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. Store Associates contribute to store success by supporting sales and service in areas including Print and Technology, and by maintaining operational excellence. The essential functions may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills and ability to use technology to access and input job-related information.
• Good 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, with a passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions.

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 suitable solutions and promote additional products and services.
• Maintain awareness of planned advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
• Maintain the store and print department according to company appearance guidelines, keeping them 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.
• Develop selling skills and product knowledge using provided sales and service tools, including completing Tech, Print, and other applicable training.
• Continue education in relevant areas, including designated certifications if required.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and practices and support loss prevention efforts.
• Support the company's operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Benefits package, including a 401(k).
• 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: No Education Listed