Store Associate / Phone Repair Tech Tuscaloosa

Batteries Plus • Tuscaloosa, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Batteries Plus Bulbs is hiring a Store Associate / Phone Repair Tech in Tuscaloosa. The role combines retail sales and customer service with battery and device repair, inventory control, and general store operations. Associates help retail and commercial customers find products that meet their needs, answer questions, and identify relevant additional products. Training is provided, including for battery and product tasks and phone repairs.

The position offers $13.50–$14.50 or more per hour based on previous experience, plus daily sales bonuses for items of the month, battery installations, and completed phone repairs. The $14.50 hourly rate is achieved after completing all phone repair certifications. The schedule is 38–40 hours per week over five days. Schedules can accommodate most school commitments, though some weekend and/or evening work is expected. Health insurance is available.

Batteries Plus Bulbs describes itself as a green company committed to environmentally beneficial recycling practices. Its stores are independently owned and operated.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical aptitude and ability to learn new processes and technologies quickly with minimal guidance.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage and track multiple commitments, prioritize effectively, follow up, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including the ability to inform, teach, and train.
• Enjoy working with the public and be eager to work.
• Computer aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail sales or device repair.
• Being tech-savvy.
• Organization and self-starting ability.
• Interest in continually increasing one's knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist retail and commercial customers with purchases of batteries, light bulbs, and other products.
• Listen to customers, ask questions, research their needs, and recommend solutions.
• Identify and offer additional products that meet customers' needs.
• Replace batteries in vehicles, watches, key fobs, cell phones, and other items.
• Repair cell phones, tablets, and other devices as needed.
• Answer phones.
• Maintain inventory by stocking and facing shelves.
• Receive, pack, and ship devices.
• Maintain store appearance and cleanliness.
• Perform general store operations.

Benefits

• Daily sales bonuses for items of the month, battery installations, and completed phone repairs.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible schedules that can accommodate most school schedules.
• Health insurance available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED