Part-Time Retail Store Associate

Job Description

Job Title: Part-Time Retail Store Associate

Overview

As a Part-Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, you play a vital role in the company’s continued success in today’s retail landscape. This position involves engaging with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner to create a positive shopping experience and drive sales.

You will actively connect with customers, addressing their needs by recommending suitable products, services, and solutions. Through enthusiasm and expertise, Store Associates contribute to a vibrant sales culture, enhance store visual and merchandising standards, manage freight and logistics activities, and prioritize unparalleled client satisfaction. The role supports a customer-centric environment, engages with the local community, and contributes to a positive culture aligned with Office Depot’s 5C values: Customer, Commitment, Change, Caring, and Creativity.

As an entry-level position, you will receive training in technology and print products/services to effectively assist customers. You will apply cutting-edge sales principles to create satisfying customer interactions, contributing to business growth.

This role is essential for driving store success through inspiring sales brilliance and exceptional service, particularly in Print and Technology. The ideal candidate is passionate about sales, delivering exceptional service, and driving operational excellence.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Customer Centric Experience:
  • 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.
• Store Operations Commitment:
  • 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 established sorting and stocking guidelines and completes freight processes.
  • Ensures freight sorting area is organized and set up in accordance with guidelines.
  • Scans, investigates, and fills inventory lows and outs daily.
• Print and Tech Expertise:
  • Works to continually develop personal selling skills and product knowledge through sales and service tools provided, which includes successful completion, at minimum, of Tech, Print, and other applicable training.
  • Continued education in these areas is expected, up to and including designated certifications, if required.
• Sales Techniques:
  • Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices; and supports the company’s loss prevention efforts.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Must possess basic computer skills and the ability to use computers and technology for information, and to access information necessary to complete the job.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills which are necessary to establish a selling relationship with clients and other associates.
• Must be able to read, count, and write to accurately complete documentation, utilize training tools, and process inventory.
• Client focused, positive and engaging, action-oriented, demonstrates a passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions.

About The ODP Corporation:

The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence. This includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, an online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC and ODP Business Solutions, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:

• Salary Range: $17.50 to $19.75 Hourly (all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, potentially adjusting the displayed range).
• The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package (including a 401(k) and more), and opportunities for growth within the organization.
• You will be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.

Application Details:

• How to Apply: Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions.
• Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.