Part Time Customer Service Associate

Spence Diamonds; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading jewelry retailer in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Customer Service Associate to provide top-notch service to customers. You will manage transactions, assist in showroom operations, and ensure exemplary customer experiences. Ideal candidates excel in customer-facing roles and have strong problem-solving skills. The position offers hourly compensation between $17.20-$20.30, based on experience and qualifications, with expected start in early 2026.

Benefits

Attractive compensation packages

Extended health benefits

Employee discounts

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a customer service environment.
• Comfortable working with computers and learning new software.
• Available to work a minimum of 3 days a week including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to every client.
• Assist with customer inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Manage cash transactions and assist in inventory handling.
• Support sales consultants and ensure showroom cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service experience

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Who We Are

Spence is proudly a Canadian-founded company. Starting out in 1978 in Vancouver, BC we have a 46+ year history playing a small role in many Canadians happily ever after.

We're proud to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by taking them through the Spence Experience.

Our people are the center stone of our business, who bring our vision to life for every customer, every day.

We're committed to fostering a culture where our people are empowered to be as successful as possible, and are provided with all the necessary tools, resources and support to create and live the life they love!

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation packages
• Extended health benefits
• Amazing employee, friends & family discounts on our products
• A variety of Learning and Development resources
• Special gifts to celebrate employee work anniversaries, birthdays, and personal milestones
• Regular celebrations & employee incentive programs
• Team building events and activities
• Opportunity to grow within the company
• Continuous on the job training, support and mentorship

REPORTS TO: SALES SUPPORT SUPERVISOR

As a member of the customer service team at Spence, you embody our culture and values by providing an exceptional customer experience. You have a passion for our products and are comfortable assisting with presenting valuable products and representing products with confidence.

You are the backbone of our store. You promote accuracy within the store through exceptional process handling which includes data management, finances, and task management. You professionally act as the first and last point of contact for our clients on the phone, through email and in person within the store. On any given day you're handling all payments & transactions, answering incoming phone calls and emails, managing inventory counts, shipping & receiving, assisting in store maintenance and cleanliness, showroom upkeep, and supporting the Sales Consultants and Management. Most importantly you ensure our customers are top priority and are all given the full Spence experience.

The perfect candidate for this role is an individual with a strong background in customer service. Whether your experience comes from the restaurant industry, reception, retail, or hospitality, if you excel in environments that prioritize customer satisfaction and aim to turn every customer into a raving fan of Spence, this position is for you!

The expected start date for this position is early to mid‑January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer in a friendly manner and provide extraordinary customer service
• Offer sales support to our sales teams during busy periods and take customers through our showroom experience. Ability build rapport with clients and identify client needs through our Spence selling system
• Inspect and process incoming jewelry repairs.
• Follow up with customers via phone or email regarding their repair orders.
• Complete quality checks and provide completed orders to customers at pickup, ensure that customers have a great experience
• Answer all phone and email correspondences
• Cash handling and end of day processing
• Assist in coordinating the showroom appearance, merchandising and store tidiness

A few things we hope you have

• You're detailed oriented, have excellent time management skills and are willing to embrace a structured process
• You have excellent time management skills and make great decisions about which work to prioritize
• You have strong problem solving, and conflict resolution abilities
• You are energetic, outgoing and have strong customer relationship skills
• You have excellent verbal and written communication and are comfortable professionally communicating face to face, over the phone and in writing
• You have at least a year's experience working in a customer service environment
• You're used to working with a computer and are willing to learn new technology and software
• You have a minimum availability of 3 days a week, and of those 3 days at least 1 weekend day
• Bonus points if you have previous administrative or reception experience

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $17.20‑20.30 per hour. Pay ranges are established based on work location and market standards for the applicable position. The successful candidates starting pay rate will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Ontario Hiring Transparency & Disclosures

This posting reflects an immediate opening, with an anticipated start date in early to mid‑January 2026. Qualified candidates whose skills and experience align with our requirements will be contacted. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the hiring process.