Retail Service Specialist

About the role

The Retail Service Specialist supports the Store Manager and Assistant Managers in sales, customer service, store appearance, and store operations. This position also assumes shift management responsibilities in the absence of the Assistant or Store Manager. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead store team members in providing excellent customer service to retail and professional customers.
• Supervise customer service levels on the retail showroom, including team member execution of customer service programs (Related sales, Hi5, Rock the Call, Never Say No, Rock the Lot, etc.).
• Ensure the telephone is answered according to company policy.
• Process buy online/ship to store, hub and store-to-store transfers, and DC add orders in a timely manner; contact customers upon shipment arrivals as needed.
• Handle special orders and outside purchases efficiently and according to procedure, using the electronic outside purchase order ledger.
• Process retail customer returns and exchanges efficiently and accurately, including refunds and returned merchandise staging.
• Ensure all merchandise, including core charges and warranties, is invoiced before leaving the store.
• Communicate Zipline messages and delegate Image Maker and merchandising tasks as assigned.
• Ensure team members adhere to the posted work schedule, with changes approved by management, and clock in/out according to company policy.
• Perform store opening/closing duties, including day-end procedures, securing money/deposits, preparing bank deposits, managing security systems, and securing the building and delivery vehicles.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to obtain RSS Certification.
• Retail sales experience, preferably in auto parts (desired).
• Automotive systems and repair knowledge.
• ASE Certification (desired).
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired).

Benefits

• Competitive wages and paid time off.
• Stock Purchase Plan and 401k with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Team member health and wellbeing programs.
• Tuition and educational assistance programs.
• Opportunities for career growth.