Part -time Retail Sales Associate

The ODP Group, LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Office Depot is seeking a Solutions Advisor in Schaumburg, IL to deliver total solutions across Technology, Services, Furniture and Print. You will build strong customer relationships, educate customers on offerings, and drive sales while maintaining store operations and compliance.

The role emphasizes fast learning of technology and print products, strong selling skills, and the ability to coach teammates in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in related field.
• 2 years sales and/or customer services experience.
• Must possess ability to use technology and print equipment applicable to role, and access information necessary to complete daily responsibilities.
• Must possess ability to process information/merchandise through POS register system.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in the Technology and Print area.
• Must possess strong selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively acknowledges and engages every customer to ensure a positive experience and promotes best solutions.
• Evaluate customer needs to determine additional offerings or services.
• Educate customers about Office Depot products and services.
• Perform cashier duties and provide logistics support and inventory control.
• Drive Technology, Tech Services, Furniture and Print sales and support programs.
• Train and coach associates on products and selling programs.

Skills

Selling skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptable

Education

High School diploma or equivalenc

Tools

POS register system

Job description

Overview

At Office Depot, the Solutions Advisor is a full-time role, providing “total solutions” to our customers encompassing Technology, Services, Furniture and Print offerings. The Solutions Advisor will quickly build & maintain customer relationships and become a trusted advisor by utilizing training of Technology products/services and print offerings.

The Solutions Advisor will demonstrate a passion for the brand, technology products, furniture, services, print and other services/products offered to our customers. The Solutions Advisor will utilize Office Depot's proven sales principles to proactively engage customers, drive the sales of our total offerings, and properly assess customer needs to ensure satisfaction in every interaction.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively acknowledges and engages every customer to ensure a positive customer experience. Utilizes and understands the selling program to promote the sale of the best solution as well as additional product and/or services solutions. Maintains awareness of planned advertisements and promotions.

• Able to evaluate the customer’s needs to determine what additional offerings or services that a customer may need in addition to determining if a customer should be referred to the Contract Sales organization.

• Provides exceptional customer service by educating customers about Office Depot products and services. Effectively utilizes communication tools to request assistance anywhere on the sales floor, and to coordinate the appropriate service, and customer engagement throughout the store.

• Performs duties as cashier, provides logistics support, stocking, restocking, down stocking, inventory control, cleaning the store and protecting company assets.

• Works to continually develop personal selling skills and specialized product knowledge through sales and service tools provided. Drives Technology, Tech Services, Furniture and Print sales by supporting all related current programs, new product launches and special initiatives.

• Trains and coaches new/existing associates on the use of new products and tools and/or selling program.

• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and practices; and supports company loss prevention efforts.

• When not assisting customers, performs merchandise-related activities to ensure merchandise presentation guidelines are met through implementing plan‑ogram changes and updates, merchandise set and price changes. Sets weekly ads, including price changes, and any associated updates to store signage or POP materials.

• Performs other duties as assigned. For Stores with Co‑working, will back up Co‑working manager in the operational execution of the co working department, as needed.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent education preferred

• Minimum 2 year experience in related field

• 2 Years Sales and/or Customer Services experience

• Must possess the ability to use technology and print equipment applicable to role, and to access information necessary to complete daily responsibilities

• Must possess ability to process information/merchandise through POS register system

• Basic computer skills

• Must be knowledgeable in the Technology and Print area

• Must possess strong selling skills

• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, which are necessary to establish a selling relationship with customers

• Must be adaptable to a changing environment

• Must be able to coach and train others in a professional environment

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Positive and Engaging

• Action Oriented

• Integrity, Accountability & Trust

• Demonstrate passion for the brand, products, services and solutions offered to our customers

• Must possess a desire to continually develop personal selling skills and product knowledge

About The ODP Corporation

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

Disclaimer

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

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

The salary range for this role is $15.00 to $21.00, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. You will be eligible to participate in the Retail Store Hourly Non-Management Incentive - a program measured on Store-level Metrics; paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization!

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 City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.