Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot • Edina, MN

5d • $13 - $17

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 supporting sales. You identify customers’ needs and recommend products, services, and solutions. The role supports a customer-centric environment, local community engagement, store visual and merchandising standards, freight and logistics activities, 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 Store Associate contributes to store success through sales and service, particularly in Print and Technology, and by maintaining operational standards. The position may require consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party. Employees are expected to support a safe and healthy work environment by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills and ability to use technology to access and enter 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 enthusiasm for the brand, products, services, and solutions.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively acknowledge and engage customers to support a positive customer-centric experience.
• Use the selling program to recommend the best 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 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.
• Develop personal selling skills and product knowledge through provided sales and service tools and required training, including Tech and Print training.
• Continue education in relevant areas, including designated certifications when required.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and practices and support loss prevention efforts.
• Work safely and address potential hazards or concerns.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Benefits package that includes 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: High school or GED