Part Time/Casual Customer Service & Sales Assistant (Various Positions Available) - Cornell Retail Services

Cornell University
relocation assistance
United States, New York, Ithaca
337 Pine Tree Road (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2024
Part Time/Casual Customer Service & Sales Assistant (Various Positions Available) - Cornell Retail Services APPLY Looking to explore the world of retail and grow your career? Come join our team! Cornell Retail Services is currently hiring part-time/casual staff (19 hours per week or less) for the following areas and locations: Sales (Ithaca Campus & Downtown Ithaca Location) Print Shop Technology Loss Prevention Textbooks Positions that are available immediately! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Cornell Store is a dynamic hub of the Cornell University campus and a recognized leader in collegiate retailing innovation, serving students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors. The Cornell Store is a high-volume, multi -channel retail operations that delivers legendary customer service, provides a rewarding work experience, and produces excellent financial results. Cornell Retail Services is in search of individuals who are dependable, motivated, and enjoy working in a team environment. Hire Rate: starting at $16.25 /hour Schedule: Variable, based on availability, business needs, and work performance; some nights, weekends and holidays may be required *All positions are part-time casual (19 hours per week or less), non-benefits eligible.* General Responsibilities Sales and Service- Greeting and welcoming customers and guests, demonstrating "active selling", providing product information and guidance, and ensuring a high-quality customer service experience Visual Merchandising- Assisting in maintaining the appearance of the sales floor, setting up seasonal promotions/visual displays, and regularly monitor assigned areas for product restocking and recovery Point of Sale Support- Operate cash registers, assist customers with check-out, and execute appropriate cash handling procedures Inventory & Order Fulfillment Support- Help receive and process incoming merchandise and assist with special orders and store-to-store shipping requests; possibly handling seasonal perishable goods. Customer Care- Support the digital and in-store shopping experience through assisting with responding to customer inquiries We value your ability to: Drive a positive customer experience by building relationships, sharing product knowledge, and providing solutions to our customer's needs Greet and welcome customers into the department Work successfully as part of a team Be dependable in your attendance & punctuality as well as flexible in your schedule based on business needs. Demonstrate excellent communication skills Qualifications: Must have a pleasant personality, excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public. Moderate computer/systems competency Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to occasionally climb ladders Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed Ability to stand for long periods of time Prior retail sales experience is helpful but not required. *Students are not eligible to apply to this position. 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