**Experienced Customer Support Specialist – Delivering Exceptional Service and Value to Our Communities**

At blithequark, we're dedicated to providing essential products and unbeatable value to the communities we serve. As a Customer Support Specialist, you'll play a vital role in delivering a seamless and welcoming atmosphere for our customers, while also managing sales and merchandise effectively. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and are committed to upholding a clean, secure, and welcoming shopping environment, we want to hear from you! **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading retailer that's committed to serving our communities with value and integrity. We're an equal opportunity employer that's dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our associates and customers. Our teams are tirelessly working to enhance and modify our protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment, including plexiglass guards at cash registers, associate home health screenings prior to shifts, manager-conducted in-store health screenings, thorough cleaning protocols with hand sanitizer and supplies, and social distancing measures. We're proud to provide our associates with face masks and gloves to wear during their shifts. **Role and Responsibilities** As a Customer Support Specialist, your role will be instrumental in delivering a seamless and welcoming atmosphere for our customers. Your responsibilities will include: * Handling sales transactions efficiently using the assigned cash register * Ensuring the protection of all cash assets and safeguarding all company belongings against risks * Offering excellent customer assistance and upholding a welcoming and harmonious attitude towards customers, coworkers, and supervisors * Supporting in the acceptance of merchandise and unloading of transport vehicles * Performing duties in a manner that promotes safety, respecting and upholding all prescribed policies and procedures **Key Responsibilities:** * **Customer Service:** Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring that every customer leaves our store feeling valued and satisfied. * **Cash Handling:** Handle sales transactions efficiently and accurately, ensuring the protection of all cash assets and safeguarding all company belongings against risks. * **Merchandise Management:** Support in the acceptance of merchandise and unloading of transport vehicles, ensuring that our stores are always fully stocked and visually appealing. * **Store Operations:** Perform duties in a manner that promotes safety, respecting and upholding all prescribed policies and procedures. **Required Skills and Experience** To be successful in this role, you'll need: * **Math Skills:** Adequate math skills are required for the accurate processing of financial transactions related to cash in accounting contexts. * **Verbal Communication:** Enhancing verbal communication competencies for successful customer engagements. * **Integrity and Honesty:** Ensuring a consistent display of integrity and honesty, especially in roles that involve cash handling. **Preferred Qualifications** While not required, the following qualifications would be an asset: * **Previous Retail Experience:** Previous experience in a retail environment, preferably in a customer-facing role. * **Leadership Skills:** Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team. * **Problem-Solving Skills:** Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and resolve conflicts. **Skills and Competencies Required for Success** To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess: * **Excellent Communication Skills:** Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors. * **Problem-Solving Skills:** Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and resolve conflicts. * **Time Management Skills:** Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities. * **Teamwork Skills:** Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. **Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits** At blithequark, we're committed to helping our associates grow and develop their careers. As a Customer Support Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to: * **Develop Your Skills:** Develop your skills and competencies through on-the-job training and coaching. * **Take on New Challenges:** Take on new challenges and responsibilities, with the opportunity to advance to leadership roles. * **Learn from Our Experts:** Learn from our experts and subject matter specialists, with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise. **Work Environment and Company Culture** At blithequark, we're committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our associates and customers. Our teams are tirelessly working to enhance and modify our protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment, including plexiglass guards at cash registers, associate home health screenings prior to shifts, manager-conducted in-store health screenings, thorough cleaning protocols with hand sanitizer and supplies, and social distancing measures. We're proud to provide our associates with face masks and gloves to wear during their shifts. **Compensation, Perks, and Benefits** As a Customer Support Specialist, you'll receive: * **Competitive Salary:** A competitive salary, with opportunities for advancement and growth. * **Benefits Package:** A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance. * **Paid Time Off:** Paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, and holidays. * **Discounts:** Discounts on merchandise and services, with the opportunity to earn additional discounts through our employee recognition program. **How to Apply** If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and are committed to upholding a clean, secure, and welcoming shopping environment, we want to hear from you! To apply, please visit our website at [insert website URL]. We can't wait to hear from you!