Specialist: Seasonal, Part-time

Apple Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Specialist for Apple Retail stores in California. You will deliver excellent service, understand customer needs, present products and services, and educate customers on purchase options.

Stay up to date on Apple products, support peers, and help create an inclusive store environment that reflects Apple’s values. Availability to work a schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Availability to work a schedule based on business needs including nights, weekends, and holidays in the retail store.
• Knowledge of Apple products and services.
• Personalize solutions based on customer needs and effectively communicate them.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and support multiple customers at once.
• Work in a team environment with shared responsibility and accountability.
• Be curious and open to learning from others.
• Learn about Apple products, services and third-party products to enhance the customer experience.
• Be trusted with sensitive or confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent service by understanding customer needs and presenting products and services.
• Educate customers on relevant purchase options.
• Support peers by sharing knowledge about products and options.
• Maintain accuracy and follow guidance.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment by respecting differences and embodying Apple values.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Curiosity

Job description

Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. We believe inclusion is a shared responsibility and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.As a Specialist, you build brand loyalty and create owners of Apple products and services. You’re dedicated to selling and delivering a customer service experience that is unlike any other. A Specialist is curious — you ask questions to learn about our customers’ needs, customizing recommendations to enrich their lives.

Description

Deliver excellent service to Apple customers by seeking to understand their needs, identifying ownership opportunities, presenting products and services, and educating customers on relevant ways to buy products.Understand and proactively stay up to date on Apple’s products, services, purchase options, and Product Zone sales processes.Support your peers throughout the store as needed by sharing knowledge about Apple’s products, services, and purchase options, and assist in offering ownership opportunities.Maintain accuracy and follow guidance.Perform other tasks as needed, including but not limited to providing customer service and support in other areas of the store.Contribute to an inclusive environment by respecting each other’s differences and having the curiosity to learn.Demonstrate Apple’s values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• You should have availability to work a schedule based on business needs that may include nights, weekends, and public holidays in the retail store, and reliably attend work as scheduled, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of Apple products and services.
• Personalize solutions based on customer needs, and effectively communicate them.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, often supporting multiple customers at the same time.
• Work in a team environment, demonstrating shared responsibility and accountability with other team members.
• Be curious and open to learning from others and helping each other grow.
• Learn about and deepen your understanding of Apple products and services, and third-party products, to enhance the customer experience.
• Be trusted with sensitive or confidential information, keeping with Apple’s core values.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.