Customer Service Associate

WHSmith North America; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Employee Discount

Job summary

WHSmith North America is hiring a Customer Service Associate to provide friendly, timely service in our retail stores. The role focuses on greeting customers, answering questions, and helping shoppers make purchases, with weekend availability as a requirement.

We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, PTO, 401(k) matching, and employee discounts. The position requires at least 1 year of retail or cash-handling experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year + retail sales and/or cash handling experience
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• TAM Card may be required depending upon location
• Additional Security clearance may be required depending upon location
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing May be required depending upon location

Responsibilities

• Handles each customer in a courteous and gracious manner
• Maximize sales by achieving add-on sales and recommendations
• Knowledge of the store’s stock; stock varies by store location
• Assists in the upkeep of the store by maintaining store displays and merchandising.
• Assists with inventory and receiving of merchandise
• Replenish backstock to maintain appropriate levels of merchandise on the floor
• Markdown merchandise as needed.
• CSA’s may be designated as a Keyholder- Keyholders are assigned the responsibility of having keys to store. They will be trained to close the store – they may not open the store
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Cash handling

Problem solving

English fluency

Tools

POS system

Job description

Join our Field Team and help shape the future of retail—where innovation, customer connections, and career growth come together in an exciting environment!

The Customer Service Associate will provide excellent service to customers in a timely, courteous, and friendly fashion.

Schedule: Weekend availability required

Pay: $17

About Us

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Discount

Job Responsibilities

• Handles each customer in a courteous and gracious manner
• Maximize sales by achieving add-on sales and recommendations
• Knowledge of the store’s stock; stock varies by store location
• Assists in the upkeep of the store by maintaining store displays and merchandising.
• Assists with inventory and receiving of merchandise
• Replenish backstock to maintain appropriate levels of merchandise on the floor
• Markdown merchandise as needed.
• CSA’s may be designated as a Keyholder- Keyholders are assigned the responsibility of having keys to store. They will be trained to close the store – they may not open the store
• Other duties may be assigned

Job Requirements

• 1 year + retail sales and/or cash handling experience
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• TAM Card may be required depending upon location
• Additional Security clearance may be required depending upon location
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing May be required depending upon location

Additional Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing
• Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials to assist customers
• Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Typically, indoors
• Typically, in a consistent temperature
• Use of fine motor hand functions
• Lift 0-60 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

About Us

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.