Retail Customer Service Associate

Store ConsultantEmployee benefits include competitive wages for both full and part-time opportunities, a 401K plan with company match after one 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 one 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 one 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. Four premium holidays, two non-premium holidays, and two 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.Position SummaryThe 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.General Duties and ResponsibilitiesPeopleFollows instructions of supervisors and assists other team members in performing store functionsAssists in the training of store team membersServiceDemonstrates consultative behaviors in a retail environment to understand each customer's individualized needProvides customer expertise in printing, signs and graphics and shipping product lines and can recommend appropriate FedEx Office products and servicesProvides an outstanding customer service experience by using consultative skills to anticipate customer needs, suggest alternatives, and find solutions to meet customer needsEnsures all customer problems are resolved quickly and to the satisfaction of the customerTakes complex customer orders using order systems and provides accurate pricing informationAssembles parcels and prepares goods for shipping by wrapping items in insulation, inserting items into shipping containers, weighing packages, and affixing labels to parcelsSets up and operates printing, binding, and other related equipment using customer supplied original media and documentsMaintains a safe, clean and orderly retail StoreProfitEnsures confidentiality of customer data and careful handling of documents, media, and packagesProcesses financial transactions using a Point of Sale terminal (POS), including handling cash and making changeCleans, repairs, and stocks all retail store printing and shipping equipment and supplies to provide optimal performance and availabilityStays current on retail Store merchandising materials and ensures proper display of all retail area product and signageTakes preemptive action to prevent errors and wasteCompletes required financial paperwork and may assist with financial reporting including daily sales, close-outs and bank depositsFollows FedEx Office standard operating procedures as well as adhering to legal, HR, safety, customer service and security policies and proceduresSelf-ManagementPerforms multiple tasks at the same timeLooks for opportunities to improve knowledge and skills within the retail StoreAble to operate with minimal supervisionAdheres to all FedEx Office team member and retail store standards, as outlined in the team member handbookAll other duties as needed or requiredMinimum Qualifications and RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent education6+ months of specialized experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsEssential FunctionsAbility to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periodsAbility to move and lift 55 poundsAbility, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and kneesAbility, on a consistent basis, to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team membersAbility, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instructionAbility, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressureAbility, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of timeAbility, on a consistent basis, to work with minimal supervisionAbility, 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 positionPreferred QualificationsPay 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 one year of service.Pay: $19.70 - $26.60/hrAdditional 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.