Customer Experience Guide - Part Time

Patagonia • Portland, OR

268d • $24 - $26

About The Position

As a Customer Experience Guide, you're the embodiment of the brand for our customers. You will learn about our products, share your passion for the community and your efforts to protect the local environment. You will contribute to a team that is responsible for the store's success through customer service, merchandising, operations, events, and environmental activism. Peer relationship is the key to the overall success of our stores. All employees are encouraged and empowered to solve problems creatively and put the customers' needs at the center of everything we do.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service and/or sales skills, previous retail or related customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of and/or have interest in our core sports.
• Helpful and courteous approach to solving problems.
• Effective communication skills.
• Adaptable to changing situations and priorities.
• Proven organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and possess the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Accuracy with money handling and register use preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the Patagonia shopping experience using provided tools and resources to increase repeat customers and obtain new ones.
• Engage all customers by determining and meeting their specific needs with a positive attitude, kindness, and creativity.
• Ensure accuracy in all point-of-sale operations and utilize the spirit of our Ironclad Guarantee when handling product returns.
• Maintain our visual store standards for a stronger customer experience: folding, hanging, steaming, and stocking is part of your everyday workload.
• Accurately maintain inventory while processing in store online orders, transfers, donations, etc.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain a solid understanding of our company initiatives, products, policy/procedure, and culture.
• Assist in the training of fellow employees while always supporting and striving to achieve store goals.
• Use the company's mission and core values as guides for decision making, and act as a brand advocate inside and outside of the store.
• Participate in the Activism program by utilizing your hours to support your community, partner with local non-profits by engaging in the grants and donations processes, and inspiring customers and your colleagues to get involved.
• Participate in the Retail Marketing program by helping in event production and bringing forth ideas for engaging your community.
• Extend invitations to our customers and communities for future brand engagements.
• Through training and safety meetings, you will practice security measures that help prevent theft and understand how to safely handle shoplifters.
• Reporting and resolving concerns quickly to maintain a safe and secure environment for your team and customers.
• Deeply commit to creating a work environment that is supportive, positive, respectful, and free from harassment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Leave of absence plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods