Retail Part Time Store Associate

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. The role supports a customer-centric environment and community engagement while contributing to a positive culture aligned with Office Depot’s 5C values: Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, and Courageous.

As an entry-level Store Associate, you will receive training in technology and print products/services to assist customers effectively. You will apply cutting-edge sales principles to create satisfying customer interactions and contribute to business growth. The ideal candidate is passionate about sales, exceptional service, and operational excellence. Periodic comprehensive background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Customer Centric Experience: Proactively acknowledge and engage every customer. Utilize the selling program to promote the best solutions and additional products/services. Stay aware of planned advertisements, promotions, and sales/loyalty programs.
• Store Operations Commitment: Maintain store and print department appearance according to company guidelines. Ensure a neat, clean, and well-stocked environment. Adhere to signage, labeling, and merchandise presentation standards. Follow freight sorting and stocking guidelines. Organize the freight sorting area and scan, investigate, and fill inventory lows/outs daily.
• Print and Tech Expertise: Develop personal selling skills and product knowledge through provided sales and service tools, including completion of Tech, Print, and other applicable training. Pursue continued education and certifications as required.
• Sales Techniques: Comply with company policies, procedures, and loss prevention efforts. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Basic computer skills; ability to use technology for job-related tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with clients and associates.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately for documentation, training, and inventory processing.
• Client-focused, positive, engaging, and action-oriented with a passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions.

About the Company

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 via an integrated B2B distribution platform, omnichannel presence, world-class supply chain, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Commitment to Safety

The company is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. All coworkers are expected to support the operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $15.15/hour to $18.25/hour. All state and local minimum wage laws will be complied with, which may adjust the range.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program, paid according to the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.