Temporary Retail Assistant, Cornell Retail Services Position Available In Tompkins, New York

Temporary Retail Assistant, Cornell Retail Services Students are not eligible to apply for this position. For student worker positions, please visit: https://studentemployment.cornell.edu/jobs/find-a-student-job 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) Technology Textbooks Inventory/Order Fulfillment 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 operation 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.

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Starting at $17.00 /hour

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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. Posting is for multiple positions across Retail Services with various schedules. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 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

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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. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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