Retail Part Time Store Associate

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. Store Associates actively connect with customers, addressing their needs by recommending the right products, services, and solutions. Through enthusiasm and expertise, you will help create and nurture a vibrant sales culture, enhance visual and merchandising standards, manage freight and logistics, 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, & 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 business growth. The role is essential in driving store success through inspiring sales brilliance and exceptional service in key areas such as Print and Technology.

The essential functions of this position may require you to consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third-party.

Responsibilities

• Customer Centric Experience: Proactively acknowledge and engage every customer to support a positive experience. 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. Keep a neat, clean, and well-stocked environment. Adhere to signage, labeling, and merchandise presentation standards. Follow sorting and stocking guidelines, complete freight processes, and ensure the freight sorting area is organized. Scan, investigate, and fill inventory lows and outs daily.
• Print and Tech Expertise: Develop personal selling skills and product knowledge through provided sales and service tools, including completing Tech, Print, and other applicable training. Pursue continued education and designated certifications if required.
• Sales Techniques: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices, and support 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 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.

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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $13.00 to $14.00 per hour. All state and local minimum wages will be complied with, which may result in an adjustment to the salary range.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Benefits package, including a 401(k).
• 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.