Retail Part Time Sales Associate

The salary range for this role is $10.87 to $16.85 per hour, with adjustments made to comply with all state and local minimum wage laws.

About the role

As a Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, your role is vital to our continued success in today's retail landscape. You'll engage with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, creating a positive shopping experience while driving sales. Through enthusiasm and expertise, you will help create and nurture a vibrant sales culture, enhance visual and merchandising standards, and prioritize unparalleled client satisfaction. You will support a customer-centric environment, engage with the local community, and contribute to a positive culture aligned with the Office Depot 5C values: Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous.

As an entry-level Store Associate, you will be trained in technology and print products/services to ensure you're equipped with the knowledge to assist customers effectively. You will apply cutting-edge sales principles to create satisfying customer interactions, contributing to the growth of our business. The essential functions of this position may require you to consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third party.

Responsibilities

• Supports a positive customer-centric experience by proactively acknowledging and engaging every customer.
• Utilizes and understands the selling program to promote the sale of the best solution as well as additional products and/or services.
• Maintains awareness of planned advertisements, promotions, and sales and loyalty programs.
• Consistently maintains store and print department appearance to company guidelines, ensuring a neat, clean, well-stocked environment.
• Adheres to all standards related to signage, labeling, and merchandise presentation.
• Follows established sorting and stocking guidelines and completes freight processes.
• Ensures freight sorting area is organized and set up in accordance with guidelines.
• Scans, investigates, and fills inventory lows and outs daily.
• Develops personal selling skills and product knowledge through sales and service tools, including completion of Tech, Print, and other applicable training.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices; supports the company’s loss prevention efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (no prior experience required).

Skills

• Basic computer skills; able 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, with a passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities to move and grow within the organization.
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.

About The ODP Group

The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions. It operates through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, including world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, an online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Commitment to Safety

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our coworkers and customers. All coworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.