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Corrections Bookstore Publishing LLC
Bookseller
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What they do
A Retail Sales Associate sells merchandise or products in a retail store. Provides information about store merchandise, assists customers with finding items and encourages sales.
$34,806 / year median in New Jersey
-4% projected decline
Job Description
About Us Corrections BookStore is part of the SureShot 2k family of companies that was founded in 1990 to help the families of prison inmates to make it possible for their loved ones to improve their lives through education enabled by providing them the ability to send books to inmates to help them learn useful life skills, which also has an influence how efficiently an inmate will respond upon release. Roles and Responsibilities Provides customers with the highest level of customer service by greeting each customer, communicating and assisting customers with questions and orders, and efficient cashiering. Sales of all products and promotion of point of sale initiatives including Membership programs, Magazine for Millionaires program, Educator programs, and other company-sponsored programs. Balances cash drawer following each register shift within allowable variances as identified in the Loss Prevention Policy. Delivers and places product on the sales floor in accordance with merchandising guidelines and timelines. Recovers the sales floor during each shift, including, but not limited to picking up items, shelving books and product, straightening bookshelves and tables, and store housekeeping tasks as required. Protects company assets by adhering to all loss prevention standards and acting with integrity in all transactions. Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to assisting in other departments, receiving shipments, small fixture assembly and maintenance, assisting with inventory, and restroom cleanliness. Qualifications Associate's Degree or equivalent is preferred 1-3 years retail or bookstore experience preferred General Computer Skills required Ability to work in fast paced retail environment Effective verbal and written communication Friendly and engaging personality Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift boxes up to 40 lbs Ability to maneuver several flights of stairs over the course of 8-hour shifts Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as needed to meet the needs of the