Sales Assistant

University of New Mexico

$12.00 Hourly

United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque

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Aug 30, 2024

Requisition IDreq30805
Working TitleSales Assistant
Pay$12.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentBookstore Main Campus (219A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date9/13/2024
Position Summary

**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD**

The UNM Bookstore is looking for multiple retail Sales Assistants. This position is a key part of our team that we rely on to serve students, faculty, and community members on a daily basis. We offer a variety of retail departments right here on campus and are looking for a customer focused, energetic candidate.

While each department is unique, all Sales Assistants will assist customers in person, over the phone, and via email. They will become familiar with UNM Bookstore operations, computer systems, and merchandise. They will also perform data entry, clerical work, and POS functions as needed. In addition, Sales Assistants will maintain the sales floor by cleaning, stocking, and merchandising according to established guidelines. Sales Assistants will abide by UNM and Bookstore policies and procedures, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The UNM Bookstore offers a great, convenient place on campus to work and get real-life work skills. We value our employees as students FIRST, and we work with your class schedules and other obligations for better work/life balance. Growth opportunities are also available with our Student Lead program.

Click here for more information on all UNM Bookstore departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Must be a student registered for at least 6 credit hours for the Fall 2024 semester
Customer-focused, energetic personality
Dependable, punctual attendance
Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in retail, customer service, or sales
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and maintain a positive attitude
Experience using Microsoft Office applications

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Current resume and cover letter are required. In your cover letter please indicate why you wish to work at the UNM Bookstore and what qualifies you for the position. If you believe you are a candidate for a specific department, indicate which department and why you would be the right fit. Be sure to include any experience, skills, or attributes you believe would be an asset for the Bookstore.
Please provide your availability for Fall 2024 semester, broken down by each day of the week and the first day you are available.
Note that if this is your first semester at UNM you will not be able to start until the first day of class.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.