Sales and Customer Service Associate

The UPS Store

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 22,730 - 26,863

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Employee discounts

Paid training

Job summary

A well-known retail shipping and printing service in San Diego, CA, is seeking a part-time Center Associate. The role involves delivering outstanding customer service, processing packages, and operating various office equipment. Ideal candidates will have a friendly demeanor, customer service experience, and strong computer skills. Flexible shifts available to accommodate school schedules.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of previous customer service/retail sales experience.
Strong computer and internet skills.
Friendly and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

Deliver world-class customer service to retail customers.
Process packages for courier shipment.
Operate copiers, fax machines, and point-of-sale devices.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Computer skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Point of Sale systems

Job description

Base pay range

$16.50/hr - $19.50/hr

The UPS Store provided pay range

This range is provided by The UPS Store. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Additional compensation types

Commission

Direct message the job poster from The UPS Store

Franchise Owner | Certified Pack & Ship Expert | Notary Public

Benefits: Competitive salary
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement

Overview

Looking to fill 1-2 Part-Time positions (15-30 hours per week depending on candidate availability & scheduling requirements) that would have a strong growth path for driven individuals. Part time positions are great for high school or university students! We work with school schedules as much as possible! Ideal candidates have flexible availability Monday-Friday from 7:45 AM - 7:30 PM, Saturday from 8:45 AM - 5:30 PM and Sunday from 9:45 AM - 3:30 PM. The Center Associate delivers world-class customer service to all retail customers by receiving and processing packages for courier shipment and operating copiers, fax machines, binding equipment, laminating machines, and point-of-sale devices. The Associate expertly advises our valued customers by providing accurate information on our array of products, services, and best-value options and exhibits confidence by knowing best practices related to the industry.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of previous customer service/retail sales experience, strong computer and internet skills, a friendly and genuinely helpful demeanor, and a professional appearance. Candidates must be a fast learner who make an effort to learn all aspects of the business in the shortest possible time.
Responsibilities: Understands and fulfills the needs of walk-in customers and telephone/email inquiries
Communicates effectively and continuously practices good listening with customers, co-workers, vendors, and leadership
Empathizes and manages demanding, impatient, and/or frustrated customers to turn a stressful event into a positive experience
Takes ownership of customers’ packing, shipping, and/or print problems and offers viable solutions
Operates all equipment, software, and devices in an expert fashion and is willing to teach others
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment
Will open and/or close the store and perform end-of-day duties
Takes action to learn products, services, alternative solutions, and industry trends as well as occasionally reviewing/retraining on lesser used services
Frequently multi-tasks while maintaining extreme attention to detail
Helps with other Center functions as needed, such as faxing, copying, laminating, and binding
Helps customers with expert boxing and packaging, selling the appropriate products to ship materials safely and efficiently
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Prompt, reliable, and responsible
Strong computer skills, including user of Internet, Point of Sale, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and ability to quickly learn The UPS Store applications
Previous experience in customer service, sales, or other related fields
Neat, clean, and professional appearance
Able to cross sell and up sell products and services
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Positive and professional demeanor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to lift 40+ pounds
Notary Public License
Performance Bonus
Major Holidays Off
Employee Discounts
Direct Deposit
Paid Training
Uniforms Provided

Previous The UPS Store experience not required and the right candidates will be trained with compensation depending on relevant experience, however, candidates with prior experience in a The UPS Store retail packaging/shipping center, print shop, FedEx Office, Staples, OfficeMax or Office Depot Print Center are HIGHLY encouraged to apply - starting compensation may be adjusted based on related experience and work history. Bonus and incentives available for ALL staff levels immediately upon hire.

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