Central Market (Austin North Lamar) Customer Service Lead - Full time

Service Lead

As a Service Lead, you'll assist in leading a successful operation of the Front End. You'll train and coach to create a team environment where Partners work toward providing Customers consistently superior Customer Service. Key responsibilities and essential functions include:

Leadership: May serve as backup to department manager Service Manager Provides work direction and training to other Partners, including other Service Leads Oversees Partners in the department; including Cashiers, Baggers, Parking Lot Attendants, Bookkeepers, and Information Center desk Partners May assist the Service Manager writing and approving schedules for Service Partners Approves financial transactions (e.g., overrides, opening / closing suspended orders) Manages traffic flow / customer throughput; relays / monitors expectations related to daily performance goals Tracks / anticipates high-sales times to ensure proper staffing, including lunch / break times Maintains Service-related inventory as needed Troubleshoots equipment / technology; escalates to appropriate Partner as needed Performs duties of Service Partners frequently

Training / Coaching: Coaches Partners in the moment and long-term; monitors performance related to goals, standards, and expectations Facilitates / reinforces training Reinforces positive behavior Addresses Partner concerns (on the spot); elevates as needed

Customer Service / Cash Handling: Answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections; helps customers locate store merchandise Accurately identifies and responds to customer needs Models / coaches on superior customer service; addresses customer concerns; serves as point of escalation to resolve issues Responsible for ensuring total customer satisfaction. Mediation of partner concerns/conflicts to achieve a successful and equitable conclusion. Processes customer transactions of goods and services

Compliance: Complies with departmental and Store SOPs; ensures other Partners comply as well Monitors / enforces CM standards and polices; escalates issues if needed Maintains standards in shrink, safety, inventory control, and sanitation

Qualifications and key requirements include:

Age Requirement: 18+ Work Experience: Typically requires 1+ years of related experience, such as front end / customer service experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced customer service skills Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills Strong verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills Conflict resolution and influencing skills Decision-making skills Ability to coach Ability to build relationships Ability to communicate with / speak effectively to customers and Partners at all levels Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating / maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Education: HS Diploma or GED or equivalent Licenses/Certifications: Completion of required company training, including Lead Development training Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Constantly reach at waist, grasp Frequently stand, walk, pivot, perform fine motor movements Occasionally sit, reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, ladder climb, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch Occasionally be exposed to loud noise, cold or wet conditions Demonstrate the ability to lift up--to 45 lbs While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as--Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day It is the responsibility of each individual Partner to never lift beyond his or her own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.