Retail Store Associate (Seasonal)

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, manage freight and logistics, 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, and Courageous.

As an entry-level Store Associate, you will receive training in technology and print products/services to ensure you can 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

• 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 according 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 previous experience required; retail sales experience is a plus.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Enjoys interacting with people and working in a customer-facing environment.

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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $9.06/hr to $11.66/hr. All state and local minimum wage laws will be complied with, which may result in an adjustment to the salary range.

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

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.