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. Store Associates connect with customers, addressing their needs by recommending the right products, services, and solutions. Through enthusiasm and expertise, you’ll help nurture a vibrant sales culture, enhance visual and merchandising standards, and prioritize unparalleled client satisfaction. This 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, & Courageous.

As an entry-level Store Associate, you’ll receive training in technology and print products/services to ensure you’re equipped to assist customers effectively. You’ll 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

• Supports a positive customer-centric experience by proactively acknowledging and engaging every customer.
• Utilizes the selling program to promote the best solutions and additional products/services.
• Maintains awareness of planned advertisements, promotions, sales, and loyalty programs.
• Consistently maintains store and print department appearance to company guidelines, ensuring a neat, clean, and 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 the freight sorting area is organized and set up according to guidelines.
• Scans, investigates, and fills inventory lows and outs daily.
• Develops personal selling skills and product knowledge through provided sales and service tools, including completion of Tech, Print, and other applicable training.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and loss prevention efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

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–$16 per hour, with adjustments made to comply with all state and local minimum wage laws.

Benefits

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