Retail Customer Service Representative – Pop-Up Shops; Penticton Job Kelowna area,Penticton BC Canada,Retail

Position: Retail Customer Service Representative – Pop-Up Shops (Penticton)
Location: Penticton

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.

Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.

Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Salary Range: $26.05 to $29.74 hourly
Bargaining Unit: Support
Appointment Type: Non-Regular On-Call
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Your Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Retail Services & Logistics Manager, the Customer Service Representative (CSR) – Pop-Up Store (On-Call) supports Campus Store operations during peak periods and as scheduled. The position operates temporary Campus Store pop-up locations by distributing pre-packaged course material orders, stocking customer pick-up lockers, processing retail sales of Campus Store merchandise, and providing routine customer service to students, staff, and the public.

The position maintains an organized and welcoming pick-up area and performs related duties as required.

Functions and Duties

Provides friendly and courteous customer service by greeting customers, answering routine questions regarding Campus Store products and services, and directing more complex inquiries to the appropriate staff member.

Distributes pre-packaged customer orders by verifying customer identity, locating prepared orders, and providing orders directly to customers or assisting with smart locker pick-up as required.

Loads and replenishes customer pick-up lockers with pre-packaged orders to support efficient self-service collection.

Processes retail sales of Campus Store merchandise, including clothing and other retail items, using the point-of-sale system; accepts electronic payments and follows established cash handling and transaction procedures.

Processes inter-campus deliveries of merchandise and customer orders by unpacking, organizing, and storing in designated locations for pickup, while maintaining orderly stock and storage areas.

Sets up and maintains temporary Campus Store pop-up locations, ensuring merchandise is displayed neatly and the work area remains clean, organized, and welcoming.

Identifies routine issues such as missing orders, damaged merchandise, or customer concerns and refers unresolved matters to the Retail Services & Logistics Manager or designated Campus Store staff.

Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
One year of recent customer service, retail, cashier, or related experience.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service excellence and the delivery of a positive retail and customer pick-up experience.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally with students, staff, clients, and the public.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships in a collaborative, team-oriented environment to support high levels of customer service.
Sales-oriented with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance customer experience, increase sales, and improve Campus Store services and merchandise offerings.
Adaptable and open to learning new systems, processes, products, and technologies.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to communicate promptly and effectively regarding operational issues, customer concerns, and service requirements.
Proficient using point-of-sale systems and standard office software; ability to troubleshoot routine system or data entry issues.
Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately for cash handling, inventory, and retail transactions.
Physical ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Our Values

Students first: Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do.
Community: We are one…