Full-Time Center Associate

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A POSITION WITH "THE UPS STORE" NOT "UPS".    UPS STORES ARE PRIVATELY OWNED

Starting at $15.50/hr Plus Profit Sharing and Commissions after 90 Days. Paid Vacation after 6 months.

St. Petersburg's #1 UPS Store is celebrating 37 years of providing customers with world-class customer service. We focus on exceeding customer's expectations in everything we do and we do a lot: Packing, Shipping, Freight, Personal/Business Mailbox Services, Graphic Design, Digital Printing, and much, much more. 

The Center Associate delivers world-class customer service to all retail customers by receiving and processing packages for courier shipment and operating copiers, fax machines, binding equipment, laminating machines, and point-of-sale devices. The Associate expertly advises our valued customers by providing accurate information on our array of products, services, and best-value options and exhibits confidence by knowing best practices related to the industry.The ideal candidate has previous retail sales experience, strong computer and internet skills, a high school diploma or GED, a friendly and genuinely helpful demeanor, and a professional appearance. He or she must be a fast learner who makes an effort to learn all aspects of the business in the shortest possible time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers outstanding customer service to walk-in customers and telephone inquiries
• Continuously practices good listening skills with customers, UPS Store team members, and leadership
• Takes ownership of the customer's shipping needs and offers viable solutions
• Takes action to learn all product and service offerings, alternative solutions, and industry trends
• Operates all equipment, software, and devices in an expert fashion and is willing to teach others
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS            

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites
• Outstanding phone skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including spelling and math
• Prompt, reliable, and responsible
• Able to lift 40+ pounds