Customer Service Associate

Roses Discount Stor; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A discount retail store in North Carolina is seeking a Customer Service Associate to provide excellent service and assist with merchandise selection. The ideal candidate will handle transactions, maintain a clean store, and ensure customer satisfaction. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods. A flexible schedule is required, including availability on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Prefer experience working in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height.
• Ability to follow directives and interpret operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to our customers.
• Assist customers with selection of merchandise.
• Handle customer funds and process transactions.
• Ensure safety and security of customers and staff.

Skills

Customer Focus

Strong Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving/Decision Making

Team Player

Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

POS System

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

As a Big Lots 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.

• 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 the unloading of 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 in order to maintain an effective and profitable store operation.

Qualifications

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 50 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height; must be able to meet 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.

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• 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.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• 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.

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