**Job Title:** Temporary Customer Service Associate – Delivering Exceptional Experiences at blithequark
**Job Description:**
About blithequark
At blithequark, we're passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences that leave a lasting impression. As a Temporary Customer Service Associate, you'll play a vital role in shaping the way our customers interact with our brand. With a focus on providing top-notch service, you'll be the face of blithequark, ensuring that every customer leaves our stores feeling valued, satisfied, and eager to return.Job Summary
We're seeking a highly motivated and customer-centric Temporary Customer Service Associate to join our team at blithequark. As a key member of our customer experience team, you'll be responsible for delivering exceptional service, resolving customer issues, and promoting our products and services. If you're passionate about providing outstanding customer experiences and have a knack for building strong relationships, we want to hear from you!Key Responsibilities
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience, ensuring that every interaction is positive and memorable.
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services, resolving issues and answering questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service, and recommends items for sale to customers.
- Keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, takes inventory, and maintains records, ensuring that our stores are always tidy and organized.
- Implements Company asset protection procedures to identify and minimize profit loss, ensuring that our stores are secure and profitable.
- Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products, such as alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
- Constructs and maintains displays, including promotional, seasonal, super structures, and sale merchandise, and completes resets and revisions as directed.
- Assists with separation of food items and product placement as specified by policies/procedures, and has working knowledge of store systems and store equipment.
- Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, and suggestive sell of promotional photo products.
- Assumes web pick-up responsibilities, monitors orders in Picture Care Plus, fills orders (pick items), and delivers orders to customers as they arrive at the store.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring a clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures, maintains respectful relationships with coworkers, and completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or experience in customer service preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and coworkers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service and meeting sales goals.
- Basic math skills and accuracy with handling cash and operating a cash register.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
- Availability to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in customer service, retail, or a related field.
- Knowledge of store systems and store equipment, including cash registers and photo equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess the following skills and competencies:- Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and resolve customer issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and coworkers.
- Basic math skills and accuracy with handling cash and operating a cash register.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service and meeting sales goals.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At blithequark, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Temporary Customer Service Associate, you'll have the opportunity to:- Develop your customer service skills and knowledge of our products and services.
- Work with a talented team of customer service professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences.
- Participate in training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Take on new challenges and responsibilities as you grow and develop in your role.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At blithequark, we're proud of our positive and supportive work environment. As a Temporary Customer Service Associate, you'll have the opportunity to:- Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service and meeting sales goals.
- Collaborate with a talented team of customer service professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences.
- Participate in training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) matching and paid time off.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
As a Temporary Customer Service Associate at blithequark, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package, including:- A starting hourly rate of $12.00 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and increased pay.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) matching and paid time off.
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth, with a focus on developing your skills and knowledge.
- A fun and supportive work environment, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service and meeting sales goals.