Customer Service Associate

Roses Discount Stor; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail chain is seeking a Customer Service Associate in Kingsport, TN. This role involves providing excellent customer service, handling transactions, and ensuring the store is well-stocked and clean. Candidates should preferably have retail experience and a high school diploma. Physical demands of the job require lifting up to 50lbs and frequent standing. A flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Prefer experience working in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments.
• Ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents as assigned.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and meet physical demands including walking and standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and engage customers positively.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked store.
• Handle customer funds and process transactions accurately.

Skills

Customer Focus

Strong Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving/Decision Making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

BIG LOTS 3158
1913 Sherwood Rd
Kingsport, TN 37664, USA

Big Lots is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at great values to the communities we serve.

As a Roses/Roses Express Customer Service Associate you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers. Key priorities include greeting customers, assisting them with selection of merchandise, completing transactions, and answering questions regarding the store and merchandise. Other duties may include unloading trucks, processing freight, recovering merchandise and stocking shelves.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides customer engagement in a positive and approachable manner.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, well-stocked store for customers during their shopping experience.
• Helps in unloading merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transports merchandise from stockroom to sales floor.
• Independently stocks shelves and recovers merchandise in the store.
• Accurately handles customer funds and processes transactions using the POS system.
• Remains constantly aware of customer activity to ensure a safe and secure shopping environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned to maintain an effective and profitable store operation.

Position Requirements

Education

Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. Ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents as assigned.

Experience

Prefer experience working in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments.

Physical Requirements

Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs from floor level to above shoulder height; must be able to meet the demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Availability

Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills and Competencies

Customer Focus, Developing Potential, Results Driven, Strong Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving/Decision Making, Job Knowledge and Relationship Management.

Working Conditions

• Retail store environment where extended periods of standing are required.
• Retail store stockroom environment subject to fluctuations in temperature.
• Frequent lifting and maneuvering of merchandise and displays.
• Exposure to dust and extreme temperatures while unloading trailers.
• Scheduled work hours may vary, to include evenings and weekends.
• Occasional use of ladders required.

Preferred Attributes

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause.
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.

Equal Opportunity Employer.
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