Posted Jul 10, 2026

Retail Store and Customer Service Associate

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Full Time Retail Store and Customer Service Associate Do you like people and enjoy working in retail? Are you interested in making a difference in someone's work environment? Celebrating over 40 years in business, Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company develops and implements safety footwear programs for large industrial, government, and service organizations. We are currently seeking a Retail Store Assistant to help manage our Watervliet on-site location as well as assist our call center customer service team. This full-time position offers you an opportunity to work independently while you expand your retail management experience and work from home 90% of the week. The hours at this location are Monday 12:30 pm-3:00 pm; on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday you will work from home assisting our customer service team via the phone. Typically 8:00am-5:00pm. To be successful in this role, qualified applicants should demonstrate ability to: • Wow customers with exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable customer service when assisting customers with the selection of their choice of safety shoes. • Learn various product lines and provide the benefits associated with each line available to Watervliet employees. • Ensure the store is clean and sanitized, the showroom display fully stocked, and marketing material is up to date with displays. • Merchandize incoming products. • Enter sales into computer system. • Handle customer inquiries and complaints • Provide information about the products and services • Troubleshoot and resolve product issues and concerns • Document and update customer records based on interactions • Develop and maintain a knowledge base of the evolving products and services • Various other duties as directed. Requirements: • Outstanding customer service and attention to detail required • Must possess a valid New York State Real ID • Ability to multitask and support various tasks simultaneously • Ability to learn and utilize company operating system • Ability to work independently • Professional communication skills • Experience in a retail role preferred • Reliable transportation • Travel to North Carolina for 1-2 weeks of training • Ability to work remotely 4 days per week