Are you a customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where no two days are the same? If so, we invite you to join arenaflex as a Retail Customer Service Associate, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the customer experience and driving business success.
**About arenaflex**
arenaflex is a leading provider of innovative solutions and services that empower individuals and businesses to succeed. Our commitment to excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the industry. As a Retail Customer Service Associate at arenaflex, you will be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth.
**Job Summary**
As a Retail Customer Service Associate, you will be responsible for delivering a positive customer experience to all customers, utilizing consultative skills to anticipate customer needs, suggest alternatives, and provide solutions. You will be knowledgeable in all areas of the retail business, including print, signs & graphics, and shipping. Your primary responsibilities will include taking orders, coordinating activities in the store, providing pricing and product information, and recommending appropriate arenaflex products and services.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Deliver exceptional customer service experiences by using consultative skills to anticipate customer needs, suggest alternatives, and find solutions to meet customer needs
* Provide customer expertise in printing, signs and graphics, and shipping product lines and recommend appropriate arenaflex products and services
* Take complex customer orders using order systems and provide accurate pricing information
* Assemble parcels and prepare goods for shipping by wrapping items in insulation, inserting items into shipping containers, weighing packages, and affixing labels to parcels
* Set up and operate printing, binding, and other related equipment using customer-supplied original media and documents
* Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly retail store
* Process financial transactions using a Point of Sale terminal (POS), including handling cash and making change
* Clean, repair, and stock all retail store printing and shipping equipment and supplies to provide optimal performance and availability
* Stay current on retail store merchandising materials and ensure proper display of all retail area product and signage
* Take preemptive action to prevent errors and waste
* Complete required financial paperwork and may assist with financial reporting, including daily sales, close-outs, and bank deposits
**Essential Qualifications and Requirements**
* High school diploma or equivalent education
* 6+ months of specialized experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods
* Ability to move and lift 55 pounds
* Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees
* Ability, on a consistent basis, to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
* Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
* Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
* Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
* Ability, on a consistent basis, to work with minimal supervision
* Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the arenaflex business
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions
* Work with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility
* Apply Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities
* Support arenaflex Quality initiatives
**Compensation and Benefits**
* Competitive salary
* $1000 Sign-On Bonus (does not apply to current or former team members of arenaflex or any other arenaflex Operating company)
* Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) retirement plan with company match
* Paid time off and holidays
* Opportunities for career growth and professional development
**Work Environment and Culture**
* Dynamic and fast-paced retail environment
* Collaborative and supportive team culture
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
* Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
**How to Apply**
If you are a motivated and customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional service, we invite you to apply for the Retail Customer Service Associate position at arenaflex. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing. America's Military Veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
**Accommodations**
arenaflex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including throughout the application and hiring process, if requested. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should email [insert contact information].
**Fair Chance Hiring**
arenaflex will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate's criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. If you are applying in Philadelphia, PA, you can click here to learn about Philadelphia's fair chance hiring law.