Collegiate Part-Time Sales Associate – HigherEdJobs

Position Summary

The Part-Time Sales Associate supports daily retail operations in a college campus store by
delivering excellent customer service, maintaining merchandise presentation, and assisting with sales transactions. This role plays a key
part in creating a welcoming shopping experience for students, faculty, alumni, and campus visitors.

Key
Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly,
  professional manner
• Answer questions about merchandise, including textbooks, apparel, and school supplies
• Resolve customer
  concerns or direct them to a supervisor when needed

Sales & Transactions

• Operate the
  point-of-sale (POS) system to process purchases, returns, and exchanges
• Promote store products, seasonal items, and campus
  merchandise
• Support sales goals through upselling and product recommendations

Merchandising &
Stocking

• Restock shelves and maintain organized displays
• Assist with receiving shipments and pricing
  merchandise
• Ensure store cleanliness and visual standards are maintained

Operations
Support

• Follow store policies and procedures, including loss prevention practices
• Assist during
  high-volume periods such as back-to-school and graduation
• Support opening and closing duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus, but
  not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic math skills and comfort handling transactions
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and peak campus periods

Key Skills

• Customer service and communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• Retail setting on a college or
  university campus
• Fast-paced, especially during semester start and special events
• Requires standing for extended periods
  and occasional lifting of merchandise