Apparel And Merchandise Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu03401P Home Org Name Bookstore Administrative Division Name AVP, Budgets & Business Operations Position Title Apparel and Merchandise Assistant Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary

The Auburn University Bookstore is excited to recruit Sales Associates for the Summer and Fall 24 semesters! These positions assist the clothing and novelty department as needed.

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.

• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.

• Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

Essential Functions

• Create displays and merchandise the sales floor with products that tell the Auburn story.

• Coordinate with the marketing department to ensure merchandise is promoted effectively.

• Stay apprised of current trends to influence merchandise assortment and product display.

• Organize and maintain products in the stockroom efficiently.

• Provide customer service on our sales floor, including answering questions about products and helping customers locate items in the store based on their needs.

• Engage, listen, & ask questions to understand the customer's wants/needs.

• Have an enthusiastic attitude toward helping others.

• Walk the sales floor regularly to monitor for loss prevention and ensure the sales floor and merchandise are clean and in order.

• Process merchandise and move it onto the sales floor in a timely manner after it has been received.

• Ensure merchandise is tagged correctly, scans at the right price, is free of damages, and has been brought to web orders to be put on the website.

• Efficiently and accurately process customer transactions on the cash register when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student at Auburn University.

Expectations:

• Be available to work home football game days.

• The ability to stand for 4 hours at a time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail oriented

• Effective communication skills

• Organizational skills

• Ability to work individually as well as cooperatively with others

• Multitasking skills

Pay Rate $10.00/hour Work Hours 10-20 City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 05/03/2024 Closing Date 06/06/2024 EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/45364

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

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• Are you currently an enrolled student at Auburn University?

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• Are you available to work on Game Days?

• Yes

• No

• Are you available to work during the Summer?

• Yes

• No