Part Time Customer Service Associate

Job summary

The associate acts as the primary point of contact for clients, managing transactions, phone inquiries, and emails while supporting sales consultants. They are also responsible for maintaining store cleanliness, managing inventory, and processing jewelry repairs.

Job details

WHO WE ARE Spence is proudly a Canadian-founded Company. Starting out in 1978 in Vancouver, BC we have a 46+ year history playing a small role in many Canadians happily ever after. We're proud to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by taking them through the Spence Experience. Our people are the center stone of our business, who bring our vision to life for every customer, every day. We’re committed to fostering a culture where our people are empowered to be as successful as possible, and are provided with all the necessary tools, resources and support to create and live the life they love! WHAT WE OFFER * Attractive compensation packages * Amazing employee, friends & family discounts on our products * A variety of Learning and Development resources * Special gifts to celebrate employee work anniversaries, birthdays, and personal milestones * Regular celebrations & employee incentive programs * Team building events and activities * Opportunity to grow within the company * Continuous on the job training, support and mentorship REPORTS TO: SALES SUPPORT SUPERVISOR As a member of customer service team at Spence, you embody our culture and values by providing an exceptional customer experience. You have a passion for our products and are comfortable assisting with presenting valuable products and representing products with confidence. You are the backbone of our store. You promote accuracy within the store through exceptional process handling which includes data management, finances, task management. You professionally act as the first and last point of contact for our clients on the phone, through email and in person within the store. On any given day you’re handling all payments & transactions, answering incoming phone calls and emails, managing inventory counts, shipping & receiving, assisting in store maintenance and cleanliness, showroom upkeep, and supporting the Sales Consultants and Management. Most importantly you ensure our customers are top priority and are all given the full Spence experience. The perfect candidate for this role is an individual with a strong background in customer service. Whether your experience comes from the restaurant industry, reception, retail, or hospitality, if you excel in environments that prioritize customer satisfaction and aim to turn every customer into a raving fan of Spence, this position is for you! RESPONSIBILITIES * Greet every customer in a friendly manner and provide extraordinary customer service * Offer sales support to our sales teams during busy periods and take customers through our showroom experience. Ability build rapport with clients and identify client needs through our Spence selling system. * Inspect and process incoming jewelry repairs. * Follow up with customers via phone or email regarding their repair orders. * Complete quality checks and provide completed orders to customers at pickup, ensure that customers have a great experience. * Answer all phone and email correspondences * Cash handling and end of day processing * Assist in coordinating the showroom appearance, merchandising and store tidiness. A few things we hope you have… * You’re detailed oriented, have excellent time management skills and are willing to embrace a structured process * You have excellent time management skills and make great decisions about which work to prioritize * You have strong problem solving, and conflict resolution abilities * You are energetic, outgoing and have strong customer relationship skills * You have excellent verbal and written communication and are comfortable professionally communicating face to face, over the phone and in writing * You have at least a years’ experience working in a customer service environment * You’re used to working with a computer and are willing to learn new technology and software * You have a minimum availability of 3 days a week, and of those 3 days at least 1 weekend day * Bonus points if you have previous administrative or reception experience Compensation The pay range for this position is $18.15-18.60 per hour. Pay ranges are established based on work location and market standards for the applicable position. The successful candidates starting pay rate will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Your Next Opportunity Starts Here: This posting reflects an immediate opening, with an anticipated start date in early to mid-September 2026. Qualified candidates whose skills and experience align with our requirements will be contacted. AI & Recruitment Transparency: We do not rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of our hiring process. Our recruitment platform, ADP, may use AI to generate Candidate Relevancy and Profile Relevance scores that are available as part of the application review process. These scores are intended as informational tools only, are not used to make hiring decisions, and do not replace human review or judgment. 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What you’ll do

The associate acts as the primary point of contact for clients, managing transactions, phone inquiries, and emails while supporting sales consultants. They are also responsible for maintaining store cleanliness, managing inventory, and processing jewelry repairs.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a customer service environment and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The role requires a minimum availability of three days per week, including at least one weekend day.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation packages • Employee discounts • Friends and family discounts • Learning and development resources • Work anniversary gifts • Birthday gifts • Incentive programs • Team building events • Mentorship

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• data management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Data management
• Cash handling
• Inventory management
• Shipping and receiving
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Conflict resolution
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Computer literacy
• Merchandising
• Sales support
• Attention to detail
• Sales Support
• Shipping And Receiving
• Cash Handling
• Rapport Building
• Energetic
• Willingness To Learn
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Relationship Management
• Management
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Data Management
• Sales
• Selling Techniques
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Mentorship
• Telephone Skills
• Restaurant Operation
• Showrooms
• Time Management
• Task Management
• Team Building
• Writing
• Coordinating
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Customer Service & Support
• Retail
• Administrative
• Sales
• Customer Service Associate
• Customer Service Representative (General)
• Inquiry Clerks
• Customer Service Representatives