Center Associate
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The UPS Store
Canton, OH, US
Summary
The Center Associate provides world-class customer service by processing shipments and operating various office equipment for retail customers. They are responsible for maintaining a clean, organized environment and proactively learning all product and service offerings to provide expert solutions.
Job Description
Center Associates deliver world-class customer service to retail customers by receiving and processing packages for courier shipment and operating copiers, fax machines, binding equipment, laminating machines, and point-of-sale devices. Associates expertly advise our valued customers by providing accurate information on our array of products, services, and best-value options and exhibit confidence by knowing best practices related to the industry.
Ideal candidates have previous retail sales experience, strong computer and internet skills, 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
- Must commit to varied schedule with 1-2 weekends per month
- Successful candidate must be eligible for and obtain a Notary Public commission as a condition of employment
With more than 5,500 locally owned locations across North America, The UPS Store is the nation’s largest retail network of shipping, postal, printing and business service centers. The UPS Store, Inc., franchisor for The UPS Store locations in the U.S., is a wholly owned subsidiary of UPS.
The UPS Store franchise locations offer consumers and small businesses a wide range of products and services to meet all their needs in one convenient location, including printing, packaging, shipping, mailbox services, moving supplies and other in-center services.
The UPS Store has been recognized as the No. 1 Postal & Business Services franchise for 31 years straight by Entrepreneur Magazine “Franchise 500.” USA Today, G.I. Jobs recognized The UPS Store franchise as one of the 50 Top Franchises for Military Veterans. Additionally, The UPS Store franchise was named American Brand Excellence Award Winner in the Retail category by City Business Journals.
The UPS Store retail ownership opportunities are available to “qualifying entrepreneurs.” The UPS Store has opportunities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Through an association with Franchise America Finance and The Bancorp Bank, The UPS Store also offers the option of national funding for qualified franchisee candidates.
Be your own boss by opening a The UPS Store retail location. Learn more at https://www.theupsstorefranchise.com/
Founded
2003
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Retail
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
With more than 5,500 locally owned locations across North America, The UPS Store is the nation’s largest retail network of shipping, postal, printing and business service centers. The UPS Store, Inc., franchisor for The UPS Store locations in the U.S., is a wholly owned subsidiary of UPS.
The UPS Store franchise locations offer consumers and small businesses a wide range of products and services to meet all their needs in one convenient location, including printing, packaging, shipping, mailbox services, moving supplies and other in-center services.
The UPS Store has been recognized as the No. 1 Postal & Business Services franchise for 31 years straight by Entrepreneur Magazine “Franchise 500.” USA Today, G.I. Jobs recognized The UPS Store franchise as one of the 50 Top Franchises for Military Veterans. Additionally, The UPS Store franchise was named American Brand Excellence Award Winner in the Retail category by City Business Journals.
The UPS Store retail ownership opportunities are available to “qualifying entrepreneurs.” The UPS Store has opportunities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Through an association with Franchise America Finance and The Bancorp Bank, The UPS Store also offers the option of national funding for qualified franchisee candidates.
Be your own boss by opening a The UPS Store retail location. Learn more at https://www.theupsstorefranchise.com/
Founded
2003
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Retail
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
San Diego, CA