Store Associate/Device Repair Technician

Batteries Plus in Salem is hiring a full-time Store Associate/Device Repair Technician to provide power and lighting solutions for our customers. If you're a tech nerd who loves talking to people, is good at troubleshooting technical problems, and knows a thing or two about cars, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

With access to more than 41,000 batteries, we engage our customers, asking the right questions to determine the right battery for their application, whether it's a smart phone, recreational vehicle, PS4 remote, or mobility scooter. And as expert technicians, we diagnose and fix it all, from car and truck battery testing to fixing cracked phone screens, broken glass, faulty ports, and more.

No experience? No problem! We offer paid training and certification in all areas of our business. If you have excellent customer service skills, technical aptitude, and a willingness to learn, we can provide the training you need to succeed.

Our team is essential to our success. That's why we offer competitive pay and great benefits, and we reward those who make the extra effort. We have a true team-oriented work culture where we strive to succeed together. Plus, our locally owned franchise group operates four retail stores in the region, which means that there are opportunities for growth and long-term careers.

• Greet customers, determine needs, and answer questions
• Suggest sell add-on items, participate in retail store and commercial sales activities in order to achieve sales and profit goals
• Ask questions to identify potential commercial customers
• Operate computer/cash register to complete sales transactions with accuracy
• Answer phones, assist callers, and ensure messages are relayed in a timely, accurate manner
• Assist in achieving retail and commercial sales initiatives
• Watch for loss prevention issues and advise management of any unusual activities
• Function as a team player doing whatever is necessary to help attain company goals
• Demonstrate a customer-first mentality

• Install batteries, perform tests and tech work
• Rebuild battery packs as needed
• Repair smart phones, tablets, light fixtures and other devices as needed
• Replace screens, batteries and other components on smart phones and tablets
• Cut keys and reprogram key fob remotes

• Assist in all store operations responsibilities as assigned by Store Manager or Assistant Manager
• Rotate and stock inventory
• Load, unload, and deliver or arrange delivery of product to customers or via third party delivery companies
• Organize daily recovery of displays to achieve full store appearance
• Maintain retail shelf label pricing
• Build displays; setting up & taking down shelves and fixtures
• Prepare store for daily opening and closing including counting and reconciling register drawers
• Maintain physical facility safety and appearance including: mowing lawn, removing snow, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors. Maintain restroom cleanliness
• Follow all safety rules and regulations; wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new processes and technologies with minimal guidance
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to effectively manage and track multiple commitments, effectively prioritize, follow up, and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; strong customer service focus; ability to inform, teach, and train
• Working conditions are typical for a retail environment
• This position requires the employee to regularly use hands to handle or touch electronic products. The position also requires the employee to regularly use a computer and other office equipment, as well as tools.
• This position requires lifting up to 50 lb on a regular basis.

Batteries Plus Bulbs is the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, and smartphone/tablet repair franchise with a nationwide network of over 700 stores. With access to more than 60,000 types of batteries, light bulbs, and accessories, we have the widest selection of battery and light bulb products available. We offer unmatched service to consumers, businesses, government and non-government organizations at both national and local levels. Whether it's returning life to a cell phone that won't hold a charge, finding the right battery for a car, replacing a battery in a watch or hearing aid, or replacing a broken key-fob, our goal is to ensure customer satisfaction.