Part-Time Sales Associate - The UPS Store

This position is for a part-time Sales Associate position with The UPS Store in Historic Uptown St. Petersburg. The ideal candidate is a college student who is available to work weekday afternoon shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday shifts from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday shifts from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. As this is a part-time position, the candidate will be scheduled work shifts from 12 to 20 hours per week.

The selected candidate will join our dedicated sales staff at our location in Historic Uptown St. Petersburg. Out team strives to offer excellent customer service to all our customers and we pride ourselves as being the highest rated shipping and packing store in our area.

The UPS Store Centers are retail service businesses which offer mail and parcel receiving, packaging, and shipping services through various carriers, and provide a wide range of other authorized products and services, including notary, printing, copying, office supplies, and communications (such as fax) services. The UPS Store Centers target the needs of businesses of all size, small office/home office workers, and busy consumers who are looking for timesaving services.

NOTE: The UPS Store centers are locally owned and operated retail shops. This IS NOT a job with UPS. This position is not soliciting for a drivers or warehouse attendants.

Benefits:

• Work for a company with international brand recognition & opportunity for growth.
• Base salary and sales incentive opportunities.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Employee discount.
• Week nights shifts.
• Weekend shifts required, rotating Saturday and Sunday.
• Formal On-the-job training.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Potential for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Primary duties include packing, shipping, printing, mailbox, fax, and retail sales of The UPS Store.
• Delivers outstanding customer service to in-store customers.
• Offers solutions to best fit customer's needs. Up-sells and cross-sells services and products.
• Operates copiers, fax machines, binding equipment and all other office machines in a safe, efficient and productive manner. Helps customers operate office machines located in retail area.
• Packages shipments for safe arrival, including assembling stock boxes, building custom boxes, and properly cushioning contents.
• Continuously practices good listening skills with customers, The UPS Store team members, and leadership.
• Takes action to learn all product and service offerings, alternative solutions, and industry trends.
• Opens or closes the store and performs start-of-day/end-of-day procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Completes required web-based training on a biweekly basis. `
• Ensures supplies are fully stocked.
• Complies with company rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous The UPS StoreSales Associate experiece preferred and desired.
• Position requires a dedicated staff who is willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work up to 12-20 hours per week particularly nights (till 7:00 p.m.), Saturdays and Sundays.
• Able to lift 40+ pounds.
• Prior retail sales & customer service experience: 2 years preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)
• Retail sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person