Retail Associate

The UPS Store

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Business Services, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, Organizational Skills, Point of Sale (POS) Software, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Retail, Retail Sales, Safety/Work Safety, Typing
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
1 day ago
Retail Sales Associate

Starting Pay: $18.50 per Hour

The UPS Store at American University is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to provide exceptional customer service and support a wide range of shipping, printing, and business service needs. Associates work directly with customers, recommend products and services, and communicate information clearly and professionally.

Team members may work at both our American University campus location and our Tenleytown location on Wisconsin Avenue.

Who We're Looking For

This position is ideal for current undergraduate or graduate students attending American University or another Washington, DC-area college or university.

Previous retail experience is not required. We are looking for friendly, dependable individuals who enjoy helping others, learn quickly, and take pride in providing outstanding customer service. Successful candidates are motivated, professional, and eager to learn all aspects of the business.

Associates typically work 20-30 hours per week. Store hours are:

Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

What You'll Do

• Provide outstanding customer service to walk-in customers and telephone inquiries
• Listen carefully to customer needs and recommend appropriate products and services
• Assist customers with shipping, printing, mailbox, and business service solutions
• Learn and maintain knowledge of all products, services, and company procedures
• Operate store equipment, software, and point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Work collaboratively with team members and assist with other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program
• Available to work during summer break (May-August)
• Excellent listening, communication, and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail, including basic math and keyboarding skills
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Willing and able to work 15-30 hours per week

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $18.50 per hour
• Flexible scheduling that accommodates class schedules
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Valuable customer service and business experience
• Opportunities to develop communication, problem-solving, and professional skills

About the Company

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The UPS Store

THE UPS STORE, INC. together comprise approximately 4,800 independently owned locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, providing convenient and value-added business services to the small-office/home-office market, corporate "road warriors," and consumers. Our centers offer a variety of shipping, freight, postal, digital online printing, document, and business services through convenient locations and world-class service. The strength of THE UPS STORE, INC. comes, in part, from the talented and dedicated associates that lead and operate each retail location. We endeavor to be the best in every aspect of business by promoting a culture of trust, teamwork, accountability, high expectations, and open communication.

THE UPS STORE, INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Retail
WEBSITE
http://www.theupsstore5571.hyrell.com