Customer Relations Associate - Part Time

Bass Pro Shops; City of Utica, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Store employee discounts

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement savings

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Utica, NY is seeking a Part Time Customer Relations Associate. The role focuses on greeting customers, processing returns, and guiding purchases with knowledgeable assistance. You will support store policies and ensure a friendly shopping experience.

Responsibilities include handling returns, processing refunds, and promoting programs while maintaining a clean, well-stocked environment. Previous POS experience and strong customer-service skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must communicate in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ability to operate a computerized POS register system.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, friendly assistance.
• Process returns and exchanges with appropriate documentation.
• Handle merchandise with care and keep area stocked and clean.
• Promote store programs and memberships when appropriate.
• Assist customers in making buying decisions based on needs.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS system

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Job description

## Customer Relations Associate - Part TimeApply: Utica, NY: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: December 14, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R270442***POSITION SUMMARY:***The Customer Relations Associate performs various Customer Service activities, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care, providing information and direction to customers.***ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**** Secures all firearms brought into the store with trigger locks.* Checks in all Vendor representatives, completing the necessary visitor log information and controlling the visitor badges.* Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.* Greets all customers as they enter the store in a friendly and outgoing manner.* Handles customer's merchandise returns; complete refund / exchange paperwork.* Sorts returns by category and return to proper area.* Sells appropriate Hunting and Fishing Licenses.* Handles and administers all incentive and reward programs.* Remains product knowledgeable.* Remains aware of advertised sales.* Keeps work area clean, neat and well stocked with supplies.* Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.* Provides a legendary experience for every customer, every time by assisting customers in making buying decisions by: + identifying and evaluating customers' needs + making product recommendations based off this analysis + promoting programs including, but not limited to CLUB Membership, VOC, and In-Store Pick-up.* ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.***EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:**** Minimum Degree Required: High school diploma or equivalent experience.***KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:**** Ability to calculate figures such as discounts and make change to customers* Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner to our customers and other associates* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Management, coworkers and customers* Ability to operate computerized Point of Sale register system***TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:**** N/A***PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**** Constantly stand and/or walk during shift* Constantly communicate with others to exchange information* Constantly repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers* Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.* Occasionally work in low or high temperatures* Occasionally work in noisy environments* Light work that includes constantly lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds, occasionally move and lift objects up to 100 pounds or more (utilizing a team lift as needed)***INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT***:* Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.Starting Pay Rate: $16.00 - $18.75**Part Time Benefits Summary:** Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!* Dental* Vision* Voluntary benefits* 401k Retirement Savings* Paid holidays* Paid vacation* Bass Pro Cares Fund* And more!**We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.** Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. *Reasonable Accommodations*Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].