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Retail Part Time Store Associate

ODP

  • Overview
  • Benefits Full-Time
  • Benefits Part-Time

Overview

As a Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, your part-time 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.

As a Store Associate, you will actively connect with customers, addressing their needs by recommending the right products, services, and solutions to enhance their experience. Through enthusiasm and expertise, Store Associates will help us create and nurture a vibrant sales culture, enhancing our store's visual and merchandising standards, freight, and logistics activities, and prioritizing unparalleled client satisfaction. The Store Associate will support a customer-centric environment, engagement with the local community, all while contributing to a positive culture aligned with the Office Depot 5C values of Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, & Courageous. In addition, as an entry level Store Associate, you will be trained in technology and print products/services, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge to assist customers effectively. You will apply cutting-edge sales principles to create satisfying customer interactions, contributing to the growth of our business.

We believe that the Store Associate role is essential in driving our store's success through inspiring sales brilliance and exceptional service in key areas such as Print and Technology. The ideal Store Associate should be passionate about sales, delivering exceptional service, and driving operational excellence.

The essential functions of this position may require you to 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 the established sorting and stocking guidelines and completes freight processes.
  • Ensures freight sorting area is organized and setup 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 & Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • No prior experience required

Skills & Competencies:

  • Basic computer skills; able 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 our 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 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.   

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The salary range for this role is S14.00/hour to S15.36/hour, 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! You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.

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 pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.    

Application Deadline : The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.  

How to Apply: Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the “Submit” button.  

At The ODP Group, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

Physical:
  • Medical Insurance/Prescription Drugs
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flu shots
Emotional:
  • Mental Health Benefits
  • Support Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-Life:
  • Location Events & Activities
  • Recognition & Rewards Programs
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Paid Holidays (as applicable by business unit)
  • Paid Time Off (Full-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 128 hours on a prorated basis in their first year of employment)
  • Paid Parental Bonding
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Fertility Treatment Discounts
Financial:
  • 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
  • Savings Plan Employer Match
  • Commuter Benefits
  • FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits
  • HSA Employer Match
  • Discount Center
  • Employee & Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Medicare Concierge Services
  • Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with DailyPay
Community:
  • Charitable Giving
  • Volunteering & Mentorship

For more details on the Benefits we offer, please see our US Benefits Guide.

At The ODP Group, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

Emotional:
  • Employee Assistance Programs
Community:
  • Volunteering & Mentorship
Physical:
  • Flu Shots
Work-Life:
  • Part-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 24 hours of paid time off on a prorated basis after their first year of employment
Financial:
  • 401 (k) and Roth Savings Plans
  • Savings Plan Employer Match
  • Discount Center
  • Medicare Concierge Services
  • Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with DailyPay
  • Overview

    Overview

    As a Part Time Retail Store Associate at Office Depot, your part-time 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.

    As a Store Associate, you will actively connect with customers, addressing their needs by recommending the right products, services, and solutions to enhance their experience. Through enthusiasm and expertise, Store Associates will help us create and nurture a vibrant sales culture, enhancing our store's visual and merchandising standards, freight, and logistics activities, and prioritizing unparalleled client satisfaction. The Store Associate will support a customer-centric environment, engagement with the local community, all while contributing to a positive culture aligned with the Office Depot 5C values of Caring, Committed, Creative, Collaborative, & Courageous. In addition, as an entry level Store Associate, you will be trained in technology and print products/services, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge to assist customers effectively. You will apply cutting-edge sales principles to create satisfying customer interactions, contributing to the growth of our business.

    We believe that the Store Associate role is essential in driving our store's success through inspiring sales brilliance and exceptional service in key areas such as Print and Technology. The ideal Store Associate should be passionate about sales, delivering exceptional service, and driving operational excellence.

    The essential functions of this position may require you to 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 the established sorting and stocking guidelines and completes freight processes.
    • Ensures freight sorting area is organized and setup 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 & Experience:

    • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
    • No prior experience required

    Skills & Competencies:

    • Basic computer skills; able 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 our 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 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.   

    Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The salary range for this role is S14.00/hour to S15.36/hour, 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! You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.

    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 pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.    

    Application Deadline : The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.  

    How to Apply: Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the “Submit” button.  

  • Benefits Full-Time

    At The ODP Group, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

    Physical:
    • Medical Insurance/Prescription Drugs
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Flu shots
    Emotional:
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Support Programs
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    Work-Life:
    • Location Events & Activities
    • Recognition & Rewards Programs
    • Flexible Work Schedules
    • Paid Holidays (as applicable by business unit)
    • Paid Time Off (Full-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 128 hours on a prorated basis in their first year of employment)
    • Paid Parental Bonding
    • Adoption Reimbursement
    • Fertility Treatment Discounts
    Financial:
    • 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
    • Savings Plan Employer Match
    • Commuter Benefits
    • FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits
    • HSA Employer Match
    • Discount Center
    • Employee & Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
    • Short & Long-Term Disability
    • Medicare Concierge Services
    • Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with DailyPay
    Community:
    • Charitable Giving
    • Volunteering & Mentorship

    For more details on the Benefits we offer, please see our US Benefits Guide.

  • Benefits Part-Time

    At The ODP Group, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

    Emotional:
    • Employee Assistance Programs
    Community:
    • Volunteering & Mentorship
    Physical:
    • Flu Shots
    Work-Life:
    • Part-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 24 hours of paid time off on a prorated basis after their first year of employment
    Financial:
    • 401 (k) and Roth Savings Plans
    • Savings Plan Employer Match
    • Discount Center
    • Medicare Concierge Services
    • Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with DailyPay
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