**Experienced Customer Service Associate - Temporary Role at blithequark**

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and working in a dynamic retail environment? Do you have a knack for providing top-notch service, resolving issues, and exceeding customer expectations? If so, we invite you to join blithequark as a Customer Service Associate - Temporary, where you'll play a vital role in shaping the shopping experience for our valued customers. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading retail organization dedicated to providing innovative products and services that enhance the lives of our customers. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive shopping environment that fosters loyalty and trust. As a temporary Customer Service Associate, you'll be part of a talented team that shares our passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. **Key Responsibilities:** As a Customer Service Associate - Temporary at blithequark, you'll be responsible for: * **Delivering Exceptional Customer Service:** + Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. + Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience. + Model and share customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience. * **Operations:** + Provide customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service. + Recommend items for sale to customers and recommend trade-up and/or companion items. + Register customer purchases on assigned cash register, collect cash, and distribute change as requested. + Process voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges as needed. + Keep counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, take inventory, and maintain records. + Check in and price merchandise as required or as directed by store manager or communicated by the shift leader. * **Asset Protection and Compliance:** + Implement Company asset protection procedures to identify and minimize profit loss. + Ensure compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products (e.g., alcoholic beverages and tobacco products). * **Visual Merchandising and Store Maintenance:** + Construct and maintain displays, including promotional, seasonal, super structures, and sale merchandise. + Complete resets and revisions as directed. + Assist with separation of food items (e.g., raw foods from pre-cooked) and product placement as specified by policies/procedures. + Assist in stock rotation, using the first in, first out method and restock outs. * **Photo Services and Web Pick-up:** + Provide customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print, and creative machine. + Suggestively sell promotional photo products. + Assume web pick-up responsibilities (monitors orders in Picture Care Plus, fills orders, and delivers orders to customers as they arrive at store). * **Exterior and Interior Maintenance:** + Ensure clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance. + Comply with all company policies and procedures; maintain respectful relationships with coworkers. **Essential Qualifications:** * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Previous retail experience, preferably in a customer-facing role. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations. * 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. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Previous experience in a customer service or retail environment. * Knowledge of store systems and store equipment. * Basic computer skills and familiarity with Point of Sale (POS) systems. * Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. **Skills and Competencies:** * Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on delivering a distinctive and delightful customer experience. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, colleagues, and management. * Basic math skills and accuracy with handling cash and operating a cash register. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations. * Basic computer skills and familiarity with Point of Sale (POS) systems. **Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:** As a temporary Customer Service Associate at blithequark, you'll have the opportunity to: * Develop your customer service skills and knowledge of our products and services. * Learn about our company culture and values. * Participate in training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge. * Collaborate with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. **Work Environment and Company Culture:** blithequark is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth. As a temporary Customer Service Associate, you'll be part of a dynamic team that shares our passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our company culture is built on the following values: * Customer Focus: We're committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences that exceed expectations. * Teamwork: We believe in collaboration and teamwork to achieve our goals. * Innovation: We're always looking for new and innovative ways to improve our products and services. * Respect: We value respect for our customers, colleagues, and community. **Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:** As a temporary Customer Service Associate at blithequark, you'll receive: * Competitive hourly rate. * Opportunities for advancement and career growth. * Comprehensive training and development programs. * Collaborative and dynamic work environment. * Discounts on products and services. * Opportunities for professional growth and development. **How to Apply:** If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and working in a dynamic retail environment, we invite you to apply for the temporary Customer Service Associate role at blithequark. Please submit your application through our website or in-store. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Apply for this job