Geek Squad Agent (Retail Store)

Best Buy • Culver City, CA

1d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Geek Squad Agent at a local Best Buy store, you’ll be the first point of contact for people seeking technology support, knowledge and solutions for computers and other devices. Best Buy provides training and resources to help you assess customer needs, perform basic services and partner with other agents on more complex repairs. The role is suited to someone whom family and friends approach with technology questions.

You’ll support customers throughout device check-in and checkout, identify technology issues and explain next steps, assist with setting up new devices, and advise customers about whether to repair or replace older devices. You’ll monitor service queues, provide accurate status updates, maintain your skills through certified training, and communicate and collaborate with fellow agents.

Best Buy describes its purpose as enriching lives through technology by humanizing and personalizing technology solutions in stores, online and in customers’ homes. The company says it values and supports employees and aims to provide a workplace where people can bring their full, authentic selves.

Requirements

• At least 3 months of experience working in retail or customer service.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for technology and a desire to solve problems.
• Ability to adapt and learn new skills in a fast-paced industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive, timely service to customers during check-in and checkout.
• Understand technology issues by asking questions, listening, asking follow-up questions, taking detailed notes and providing accurate time estimates for next steps.
• Help customers set up new devices and advise them on whether to repair or replace older devices.
• Monitor service queues and provide accurate status updates to customers.
• Maintain knowledge and skillsets through certified training courses.
• Clearly communicate and partner with fellow agents.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Great employee discount.
• Financial savings and retirement resources.
• Support for physical and mental well-being.
• Leaves of absence and potential pay sources, based on eligibility and applicable circumstances and regulations.
• Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave for certain medical or family-care leaves.
• Paid time off (vacation or PTO) for full-time and part-time employees, subject to work location, employment status, salary or hourly status, and years of continued or bridged service.
• Certain roles may be eligible for incentive pay, depending on market norms and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed