Retail Store Associate (Seasonal)

About the role

The ideal Store Associate should be passionate about sales, delivering exceptional service, and driving operational excellence. The primary responsibilities include supporting a positive customer-centric experience, maintaining store and print department appearance, adhering to standards, following established guidelines, and developing personal selling skills and product knowledge.

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 and keeps a neat, clean, well-stocked environment.
• Adheres to all standards related to signage labeling and merchandise presentation.
• Follows the established sorting and stocking guidelines and completes freight processes.
• Safely sorts and stocks inventory daily.
• Works to continually develop personal selling skills and product knowledge through sales and service tools provided, including successful completion of Tech, Print, and other applicable training.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices; and supports the company’s loss prevention efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

No previous experience required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access, are necessary. Able to read, write, and count accurately to complete documentation, use training tools, and process inventory. Good interpersonal and communication skills to build selling relationships with customers and coworkers. Enjoys interacting with people and working in a customer-facing environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. No previous experience required. Retail sales experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
• Able to use technology and POS systems to access information and process transactions.
• Able to read, write, and count accurately to complete documentation, use training tools, and process inventory.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to build selling relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Enjoys interacting with people and working in a customer-facing environment.

Benefits

The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization!

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

The salary range for this role is $15.97 to $17.90, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization!

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 through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, 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 our customers. All Coworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Coworkers assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of Coworkers so classified. Other duties may be assigned.