What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Sales Associate position at Safe Ship Specialty Shipping?
Overview
Join our dynamic retail team as a Retail Sales Associate and become the friendly face that helps customers find exactly what they need! In this energetic role, you’ll deliver exceptional customer service, promote our products, and create an engaging shopping experience. Your enthusiasm and communication skills will drive sales and ensure every customer leaves satisfied. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your sales expertise while working in a lively, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service
- Greet customers warmly and assist them with shipping, packaging, and business service needs
- Provide guidance on shipping options, pricing, delivery times, and carrier services (UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL)
- Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure each customer has a smooth and positive experience
- Answer phone inquiries professionally and assist customers with shipment questions or service requests
Shipping & Packing
- Process customer shipments accurately using shipping systems and carrier platforms
- Pack items securely for shipment, including fragile, valuable, or irregularly shaped items
- Provide recommendations on the best packaging and shipping solutions for customers
- Ensure shipments are labeled correctly and meet carrier requirements
Retail Operations
- Operate the Point-of-Sale (POS) system to process transactions accurately
- Handle cash, credit, and debit transactions confidently and responsibly
- Promote and upsell additional services such as packing materials, insurance, mailbox rentals, and printing services
- Maintain organized retail displays and ensure shelves are stocked with shipping and packaging supplies
Store Support
- Assist with mailbox customer services, including package intake and notifications
- Support daily store operations including inventory checks, stock replenishment, and maintaining a clean workspace
- Help train new team members and assist supervisors with store operations when needed
Qualifications
- Previous retail or customer service experience preferred (shipping or logistics experience is a plus but not required)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional attitude
- Ability to learn shipping systems and understand basic shipping logistics
- Comfortable handling packages and performing packing tasks
- Basic computer skills and experience using POS systems
- Strong attention to detail to ensure shipments are processed accurately
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced retail environment
- Bilingual skills are a plus but not required
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Enjoys working with customers and solving problems
- Is organized and detail-oriented
- Can work efficiently during busy periods
- Takes pride in delivering excellent customer service
- Is willing to learn shipping systems and packing techniques
Why Join Us?
Our store serves as a one-stop business center for the local community, helping individuals and small businesses with shipping, packaging, printing, and other services. We value team members who are dependable, customer-focused, and eager to grow in a supportive retail environment.
Join our team and help us deliver reliable shipping and exceptional service to every customer.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16