Part Time/Casual Customer Service & Sales Assistant (Various Positions Available) – Cornell Retail Services
Cornell UniversityAbout the role
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. For student worker positions, please visit: https://studentemployment.cornell.edu/jobs/find-a-student-job
No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Familiarize yourself with Cornell's COVID-19 workplace guidance as well as the university's COVID-19 services and information.
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