Seasonal Sales Associate

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate at Brown University's bookstore to greet customers and assist with merchandise selections. This part-time role may require up to 25 hours a week, offering flexibility and a dynamic retail environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience in retail. Key responsibilities include processing sales, stocking shelves, and maintaining organization on the sales floor.

The position requires good communication skills and the ability to lift moderate weights. Please note that all offers are contingent upon successful background checks.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a high volume retail operation preferred.
• Ability to interact well with the general public, faculty, staff and students.
• Moderate lifting is required at times.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with book and merchandise selections.
• Process sales at point of sale terminals.
• Assist in stocking and merchandising sales floor.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Flexibility in schedule

Education

High School education or GED

Tools

MBS point of sale system

Job description

Seasonal Sales Associate
Brown University

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Job Description:

Job Description:

The Seasonal Sales Associate at the University Bookstore will greetand assist customers with book and merchandise selections. Theywill process sales at our point of sale terminals with an emphasison customer service. Major focus will also be assisting in stockingand merchandising sales floor, keeping area neat and presentable byshelving books, straightening merchandise and maintain organizationon the sales floor.

• Must be able to work in a multitask environment; TextbookDepartment, Trade Book Department, Campus Shop Department, andTechnology Department
  
• Shelve books, straighten merchandise and maintain organizationon sales floor.
  
• Provides assistance with location and selection ofmerchandise.
  
• Using software to look up merchandise in the Point of Salesystem.
  
• Assist customers in the store as needed-on the Trade floor,customer service counter, Campus shop or elsewhere in thestore.
  
• Help customers locate books or merchandise in stock and/or helpwith gift/clothing selections when appropriate.
  
• Fill in and alphabetize sections that need to be straightenedon the daily basis.
  
• Help arrange attractive, appealing, merchandise displays on thesales floor.
  
• Keep register area supplied with bags and other supplies.Notify supervisor when supplies are getting low.
  
• Initiate without instruction cleaning/stocking on sales flooras needed.
  
• Price/shelve merchandise.
  
• Unpack merchandise from boxes/determine correct sellingprice/shelve or put on back in boxes to be stored. Notifysupervisor and/or buyers when items are pricedincorrectly.
  
• Replenish merchandise as needed.
  
• Weekly hours may vary up to 25 hours as needed.
  

Qualifications:

High School education or GED
One year experience in a high volume retail operation with an MBSpoint of sale system preferred.
Ability to interact well with the general public, faculty, staffand students.
Flexibility and teamwork.
Some weekend shifts will be required during peak periods.
Moderate lifting is required at times.

Candidates please note: All offers of employment are contingentupon the successful completion of a criminal background checksatisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working atBrown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-07-10

Job Posting Title:
Seasonal Sales Associate

Department:
Bookstore

Grade:
Grade 5

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:
Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:
Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
12

Position Work Location:
Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for anystaff position at Brown University you must submit an applicationform for each position for which you believe you are qualified.Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Pleaseinclude a cover letter and resume with each positionapplication.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibitsdiscrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person'srace, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, or any other characteristic protected underapplicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individualson the basis of qualifications and performance. The Universitymaintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance withapplicable law.




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