Administrative Assistant

Books A Million; Birmingham (AL); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Books-A-Million in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Merchandising Support Associate to assist Buyers and Assistant Buyers, coordinate with vendors, and help the team meet goals with accurate data tracking. The role requires strong data-entry skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to use MS Word and Excel; you will sit at a desk for extended periods and may lift up to 25 lbs.

Good organizational abilities and prior retail experience are preferred, with emphasis on reliability,

Qualifikationen

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Prior experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Aufgaben

• Maintain file maintenance system and ensure accuracy by updating data, entering new items, and deleting discontinued product to ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the team.
• Answer inquiries to ensure customer requirements are met.

Kenntnisse

Communication

MS Word

Excel

Prior retail experience

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Under the direction of the Vice President of Merchandising, provide general support to the Buyers, Assistant Buyers and other members of the Merchandising team. Support the Buyers and Assistant Buyers to meet or exceed set goals, work with vendors as directed and track data in a timely and accurate manner.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Maintain file maintenance system and ensure accuracy by updating data, entering new items, and deleting discontinued product to ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Provide administrative support is required to ensure efficient operation of the team.
• Answer inquiries to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Must be able to sit at a computer or desk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands/arms to operate keyboard, telephone and for repetitive motion activities.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without assistive device.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent GED required.
• Prior experience in a retail environment preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with multiple computer programs including MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet goals.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to sit at a computer or desk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands/arms to operate keyboard, telephone and for repetitive motion activities.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without assistive device.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.