Now Hiring - THE UPS STORE - Retail Sales Associate in San Francisco, CA

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* THE UPS STORE, the nation's leading franchisor of business and postal services has an excellent opportunity for a sales and service associate in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have at least one year retail experience, with excellent customer service, sales and/or print skills. Must be well-organized and professional. * Launch your career with the industry leader in the shipping and communications business. If you have the ability to engage customers and sell products and services, you can have a rewarding career with an industry leader. Computer, printing, customer service and sales skills a plus. * We offer a competitive wage, sales incentives, supportive management, and a fun work environment. SUMMARY: * Provide customers with efficient and effective service to exceed expectations while promoting products and services to meet their needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Become a notary public within 90 days of employment and provide notary public service for all customers. (The California Secretary of State requires a CA Department of Justice/FBI background check to become a notary). * Greet customers in a friendly manner; determine customer needs, and how to exceed their expectations. * Deliver exceptional customer service through customer engagement and quality product delivery. * Be knowledgeable of products and services offered and properly promote them to customers. * Identify customer needs and offer additional services which could benefit them. * Receive, sort and place mail in mailboxes accurately. * Record all sales transactions completely and accurately in Point of Sale system. * Pack contents for shipping using established procedures and products. * Receive and prepare documents for printing. * Operate all other software packages. * Receive and process packages for shipping, including lifting and weighing packages, accessing shipment manifesting software, and generating labels. May require retrieving packages from customer's vehicle when requested. * Process and document damaged shipments, late and lost package claims. * Assist in merchandising the store, including: stocking shelves with product, ensuring clean and orderly appearance of product, informing appropriate personnel of inventory levels for re-ordering supplies. * Perform end of day duties: reconciliation of cash, checks, money orders, credit cards, and all other transactions accurately and in accordance with company policy and procedure. * Operate copiers, fax machines, binding equipment and all other office machines in a safe, efficient and productive manner. Help customers operate office machines located in retail area. * General housekeeping duties. * Other duties as assigned by management and ownership. Qualifications - Customer service experience in a retail setting - Proven track record in sales, with a focus on upselling and product demonstrations - Multilingual proficiency, especially in Spanish - Ability to handle cash transactions and operate a cash register - Strong organizational skills and time management abilities - Knowledge of retail math and basic math skills - Familiarity with POS systems and technology sales - Certification as a Notary Public is a plus Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.50 - $23.50 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Employee discount * Health insurance Shift: * 8 hour shift * Day shift Application Question(s): * This job requires weekend shifts. Please confirm you are available both Saturday and Sunday for this position (Please do not apply if you are not available). * This job requires an FBI background check to become a California Notary Public. Can you pass the background check - NO Felonies in past 7 years , NO misdemeanors involving moral interpetude in past 7 years. Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Retail sales: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: * CA Driver License or State ID Card (NOT Temporary) (Preferred) Work Location: In person