**Experienced Customer Service Representative – Delivering Exceptional Experiences at blithequark**

Are you passionate about providing top-notch customer service and making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where no two days are ever the same? If so, we invite you to join the blithequark team as an Experienced Customer Service Representative! At blithequark, we're dedicated to providing essential products at great values to the communities we serve. Our stores are the heart of the neighborhoods we operate in, and we're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience for all our customers. As a Customer Service Representative, you'll play a vital role in achieving this mission by delivering exceptional service, ensuring a clean and well-stocked store, and maintaining a safe and secure shopping environment. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading retailer with a rich history of serving our communities with quality products and exceptional customer service. Our stores are a staple in the neighborhoods we operate in, and we're proud to be a part of the fabric of these communities. We're committed to creating a workplace culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and employee growth, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team. **Key Responsibilities** As a Customer Service Representative at blithequark, you'll be responsible for: * Providing exceptional customer service in a positive and approachable manner, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience for all customers * Maintaining a clean and well-stocked store, including unloading merchandise from delivery trucks, organizing merchandise, and transporting merchandise from the stockroom to the sales floor * Independently stocking shelves and recovering merchandise in the store, ensuring that products are easily accessible and visible to customers * Accurately handling customer funds and processing transactions using the POS system, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail * Remaining constantly aware of customer activity to ensure a safe and secure shopping environment, responding promptly to any incidents or concerns * Performing all other duties as assigned to maintain an effective and profitable store operation **Position Requirements** To be successful in this role, you'll need: * A high school diploma or equivalent, with the ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents as assigned * Previous experience working in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery, or drug store environments, with a strong understanding of customer service principles and practices * The ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs (and occasionally, up to 55lbs) from floor level to above shoulder height, with the ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation * A flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with the ability to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and evenings **Skills and Competencies** To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess: * A customer-focused mindset, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and ensuring customer satisfaction * Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain a high level of productivity * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, colleagues, and management * Problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound judgments in a fast-paced retail environment * Job knowledge and relationship management skills, with a strong understanding of retail operations, customer service principles, and store policies and procedures **Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits** At blithequark, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Customer Service Representative, you'll have access to: * Ongoing training and development opportunities, including workshops, webinars, and on-the-job training * Opportunities for advancement, with a clear career path for advancement to leadership roles * A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) matching and paid time off * A supportive and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion **Work Environment and Company Culture** At blithequark, we're proud of our workplace culture, which values diversity, inclusivity, and employee growth. Our stores are a welcoming and inclusive space for all customers, and we're committed to creating a workplace culture that reflects these values. As a Customer Service Representative, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive team, working together to deliver exceptional service and create a positive shopping experience for all customers. **Compensation, Perks, and Benefits** As a Customer Service Representative at blithequark, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package, including: * A starting hourly rate of $12.00, with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation * A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) matching and paid time off * A 10% discount on all merchandise, with opportunities to earn additional discounts and rewards * A supportive and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a positive impact in your community, we invite you to apply for the Experienced Customer Service Representative role at blithequark. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you! Apply for this job