Austin 09 (Allandale) Service - Service Lead - Full time

H-E-B; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking a Service Lead to help run the Central Checkout Department, training and coaching Partners to deliver consistently superior Customer Service.

You will supervise staff, manage daily goals, and ensure smooth operation of POS and checkout processes. The role requires strong customer service, communication, and leadership skills to support a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced customer service skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Conflict resolution and influencing skills.
• Ability to coach and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a successful operation of the Central Checkout Department.
• Train and coach Partners to create a team environment and superior Customer Service.
• Directly supervise employees in the department and provide work direction.
• Manage traffic flow and daily performance goals; monitor staffing for peak times.
• Troubleshoot POS and checkout equipment; escalate to Help Desk as needed.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Coaching

Team leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Inventory management

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

As a Service Lead, you'll assist in leading a successful operation of the Central Checkout Department. You'll train and coach to create a team environment where Partners work toward providing Customers consistently superior Customer Service.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Store Lead Operations:

• May serve as backup to department manager
• Provides work direction and training to other Partners
• Directly supervises employees in the department
• Approves financial transactions (e.g., overrides, opening / closing suspended orders)
• Manages traffic flow / customer throughput; relays / monitors expectations related to daily performance goals
• Tracks / anticipates high-sales times to ensure proper staffing, including lunch / break times
• Maintains Service-related inventory (e.g., wrap, bags, cart maintenance, etc.) as needed
• Performs WGO walk to set up department in absence of Department Manager or Service Admin; observes / assesses conditions; reports to Manager and / or coaches Partners on the spot if necessary
• Troubleshoots equipment / technology (e.g., POS, coupons, self-checkout, eComm); escalates to Help Desk as needed
• Monitors front-end selling metrics and daily goals (e.g., impulse items, WOW); encourages effective merchandising
• Performs duties of Service Partners frequently

Training / Coaching

• Coaches Partners in the moment and long-term; monitors performance related to goals, standards, and expectations (e.g., hospitality, IPMs, BOB)
• Facilitates / reinforces training from Partner Learning
• Trains on suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build sales
• Reinforces positive behavior
• Addresses Partner concerns (on the spot); elevates as needed

Customer Service / Cash-Handling

• Answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections; helps customers locate store merchandise
• Accurately identifies and responds to customer needs
• Models / coaches on superior customer service; addresses customer concerns; serves as point of escalation to resolve issues
• Processes customer transactions of goods and services

Compliance

• Complies with departmental and Store SOPs; ensures other Partners comply as well
• Monitors / enforces H-E-B standards and polices; escalates issues if needed
• Maintains standards in shrink, safety, inventory control, and sanitation

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Age Requirement

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

• 18+

Work Experience

• 1+ years of retail / customer service experience
• Cashier experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced customer service skills
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills
• Strong verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution and influencing skills
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to coach
• Ability to build relationships
• Ability to communicate with / speak effectively to customers and Partners at all levels
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating / maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate's degree a plus)

Licenses/Certifications

• Completion of required company training

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment while performing detailed and precise tasks
• Work with customers, staying attentive to their needs, yet maintaining composure in high-stress situations
• Work extended hours; sit or stand for extended periods
• Regularly lift / carry 40 - 60 lbs
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, squat, and reach overhead and side to side throughout a shift

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 4/1/2019