Retail Part Time Store Associate

Office Depot Deutschland GmbH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Part-Time Retail Store Associate, where your role is crucial in delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will engage with customers, recommend products, and contribute to a vibrant sales culture. This entry-level position offers training in technology and print products, ensuring you have the expertise to assist customers effectively. With a focus on teamwork and community engagement, you'll help maintain high standards in store operations. If you're passionate about customer service and looking for growth opportunities, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Competitive Salaries

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring customer service and basic computer skills.
• Must be client-focused and possess good communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to enhance their shopping experience.
• Maintain store appearance and adhere to operational guidelines.
• Develop product knowledge through training and education.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Sales and Service Tools

Job description

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 Customer, Commitment, Change, Caring, and Creativity. 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The salary range for this role is $10.67/hr to $16.54, 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 opportunity to move and grow within our organization!

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.

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.