Position: Seasonal Sales Associate

Department: Retail Operations

Reports to: Store Manager

Location: Campus Store, Geneva College

General Job Description:

The function of the sales associate is to serve customers in every aspect, maintain store stock and appearance, and complete sales using a point-of-sale system to sustain cash and inventory levels. The store associate must display a commitment to supporting the overall university and Slingshot mission and demonstrate the university and Slingshot’s values.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Serving store customers in all capacities, including point-of-sale operations with handling cash and credit card payments, telephone calls (including voicemails and returning calls), and online sale fulfillment and shipping
• Assist with in-store receiving, locating textbooks, and general merchandise
• Shipping of textbooks and general merchandise
• Fulfilling textbook orders
• General clerical responsibilities such as filing paperwork, typing simple documents/excel spreadsheets, emails to students when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications Required:

• Be able to lift 70 pounds
• Ability to carry, shelve, bend and stretch in the performance of bookstore operations as well as stand for long periods of time
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in retail or customer service preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, and general customers
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to self-start and work independently
• Schedule flexibility during peak seasons

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requirements of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.