Retail Customer Service Associate - Morris Plains - FedEx

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
The Store Consultant consistently delivers a positive customer experience to all customers, utilizing consultative skills to anticipate customer needs, suggest alternatives and provide solutions. This customer service focused team member is knowledgeable in all areas of the Store's business, including print, signs & graphics, and shipping. They will be responsible for taking orders, coordinating activities in the Store, providing pricing and product information, and recommending appropriate FedEx Office products and services. The Store Consultant will operate and maintain a wide variety of equipment, move boxes and equipment, stock materials, manage the production queue and output, manage complex projects, manage retail supply, and complete assigned tasks based on priority.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive wages for both full and part time opportunities

• 401K plan with company match after 1 year

• Educational assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year for tuition and other allowable education expenses. Must be working at FedEx for 90 continuous days to receive reimbursement.

• Scholarship Program opportunity for FedEx Office employees and eligible dependents after 1 year of employment that range from $1,000 to $5,000 per program year.

• Generous paid time off program that includes holiday pay, bereavement time, jury duty, and accrual programs for paid vacation and sick time.

• Sick time accrues 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 72 hours.

• Vacation accruals are based on position and years of service. For part-time, start accruing after 1 year of service at a rate of 3.34 hours for every 173 hours worked. For full-time, start accruing vacation time immediately based on hours worked to accrue approximately one or two weeks of paid vacation in the first year (based on position) and work your way up to more paid vacation time with tenure.

• 4 premium holidays, 2 non-premium holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads

• Adoption Assistance Program

• If you are a regular full-time employee at FedEx, or are a part-time employee at FedEx who has completed 91 days of employment and worked a minimum average of 12 hours per week, you may enroll yourself and your eligible dependents in FedEx medical, dental, and/or vision coverage. You may also enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• LTD & STD Disability (full-time employees only), Life Insurance, Commuter, and Voluntary benefits

• Valuable employee discounts on shipping, printing, and access to PerkSpot, which offers discount programs for items such as auto purchases, computer products, mobile phone products, education, and more.

• Free help with career development aspirations / training for all FedEx Office employees

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)

People

• Follows instructions of supervisors and assists other team members in performing store functions

• Assists in the training of store team members

Service

• Demonstrates consultative behaviors in a retail environment to understand each customer's individualized need

• Provides customer expertise in printing, signs and graphics and shipping product lines and can recommend appropriate FedEx Office products and services

• Provides an outstanding customer service experience by using consultative skills to anticipate customer needs, suggest alternatives, and find solutions to meet customer needs

• Ensures all customer problems are resolved quickly and to the satisfaction of the customer

• Takes complex customer orders using order systems and provides accurate pricing information

• Assembles parcels and prepares goods for shipping by wrapping items in insulation, inserting items into shipping containers, weighing packages, and affixing labels to parcels

• Sets up and operates printing, binding, and other related equipment using customer supplied original media and documents

• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly retail Store

Profit

• Ensures confidentiality of customer data and careful handling of documents, media, and packages

• Processes financial transactions using a Point of Sale terminal (POS),including handling cash and making change

• Cleans, repairs, and stocks all retail store printing and shipping equipment and supplies to provide optimal performance and availability

• Stays current on retail Store merchandising materials and ensures proper display of all retail area product and signage

• Takes preemptive action to prevent errors and waste

• Completes required financial paperwork and may assist with financial reporting including daily sales, close-outs and bank deposits

• Follows FedEx Office standard operating procedures as well as adhering to legal, HR, safety , customer service and security policies and procedures

Self-Management

• Performs multiple tasks at the same time

• Looks for opportunities to improve knowledge and skills within the retail Store

• Able to operate with minimal supervision

• Adheres to all FedEx Office team member and retail store standards, as outlined in the team member handbook

• All other duties as needed or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• 6+ months of specialized experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting pay range in NJ. Actual starting pay is determined by experience relative to the job, market level, specific location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Regular full- and part-time employees who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage. Educational assistance for tuition requires 90 continuous days of employment to receive reimbursement. Full- and part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) on the first day of the month coincident with or next following one month of service. Company match after 1 year of service.

Pay: $ $26.60/hr

Additional Details:

Quality Driven Management strives to deliver market-leading customer experience, business excellence, and financial return through a Quality-oriented culture and day-to-day application of Quality science. Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.

• Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility.
• Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities.
• Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives.

FedEx Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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FedEx Office 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

FedEx Office 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. xhuatnn If you are applying in Philadelphia, PA, you can click here to learn about Philadelphia's fair chance hiring law.

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