Customer Delivery Associate

Ewing Outdoor Supply; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short/Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ewing Outdoor Supply in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Customer Service Associate/Delivery Driver to deliver products with a customer-first approach. You will greet customers, explain product features and pricing, and help with purchases and returns across a fast-paced store setting.

The role combines retail customer service with daily delivery duties, requiring a valid license, physical stamina, and reliable route execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or sales preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to resolve issues.
• Physically able to lift 50–70 pounds and be on your feet most of the shift.
• Valid driver\'s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and greet them, providing accurate product information.
• Answer questions about features, pricing and services.
• Cross-sell products and inform customers about discounts.
• Deliver items to various addresses and follow time routes.
• Load/unload and inspect delivery vehicle; follow DOT safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery driving

Communication

Time management

Physical stamina

Valid driver\'s license

multitasking

Tools

Isuzu NRR 650 vehicle

Job description

Pay range:

$20.00 + DOE

We are looking for a Customer Service Associate/ Delivery Driver to provide excellent customer service for our business and distribute products promptly to our customers. You will represent our company in a professional and cost-effective manner to increase our profitability and customer satisfaction. Candidates with strong communication skills who can make customers feel welcome in our store will stand out. You will help identify client needs, present and answer questions about our products and services and recommend solutions. A positive attitude and a desire to promptly resolve potential customer issues or complaints will make you successful in this role. Ultimately, you will ensure that customers leave our store satisfied and you will contribute to the store’s profitability.

Responsibilities

• Go the extra mile to engage customers
• Greet and direct customers
• Provide accurate information (e.g. product features, pricing and after-sales services)
• Answer customers’ questions about specific products/services
• Conduct price and feature comparisons to facilitate purchasing
• Cross-sell products
• Ensure racks are fully stocked
• Manage returns of merchandise
• Coordinate with your team to provide excellent customer service (especially during peak times)
• Inform customers about discounts and special offers
• Provide customer feedback to the Store Manager
• Stay up-to-date with new products/services
• Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes
• Follow routes and time schedule
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle
• Ask for feedback on provided services and resolve clients’ complaints
• Inform customers about new products and services
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
• Prior Outdoor Supply Industry Experience
• Must be comfortable working most of your shift on your feet and performing repetitive physical tasks, such as stooping, squatting, and lifting items above your head.
• Must be comfortable operating and making deliveries on a daily route in an Isuzu NRR 650 or similar commercial vehicle.
• Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Basic math skills
• Be able to lift 50-70 pounds
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building trusting relationships
• Ability to perform in fast-paced environments
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good driving record with no traffic violations

Bonus Points for the Following*

• Bilingual (Spanish & English)
• Ability to operate forklifts and tractors in a variety of weather and traffic conditions (willing to train the right candidate)
• Proven work experience as a Customer Service Associate, Sales Associate, or similar role.
• Knowledge of inventory stocking procedures
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Profit Sharing

We have the 4 C’s that make your job a career!

Career Development- To invest in your personal and professional growth, we offer a variety of training resources.

Compensation- We offer competitive market wages, great benefits, PTO & bonus potential!

Culture- We are family-owned, which gives us a unique culture, and we have fun with everything we do!

Care- We care about all our employees because we would not be where we are now (over 100 years) if it weren’t for you!