Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - UIC Bookstore L2268 - Follett Corporation
Chicago, IL 60607
About the Job
Description
Hourly Rate: $16.50 per hour
Perks:
- Paid Weekly
- Flexible schedule
About Us:
Follett is a fast-paced, innovative team partnering with more than 1,000 colleges and universities across North America! Join us in delivering a superior campus experience with state-of-the-art digital content, course materials, and merchandise on your campus.
About The Role:
As a Seasonal Retail Sales Associate, you will interact with students and be committed to delighting our customers in our vibrant store culture. Your responsibilities will include operating the cash register, stocking shelves, processing online orders, shipping and receiving, and other tasks as needed.
This is a seasonal position at the campus bookstore, requiring availability to work on a weekly basis. This period could range from a few days to no longer than 90 days, with occasional weekend shifts and flexibility for opening, midday, or closing shifts during.
What You Do:
- Operate the cash register, accepting cash, credit, or financial aid payments.
- Carry and straighten merchandise, stock shelves, price items, and assist in setting up displays and signs.
- Pick, process, and pack orders for shipping.
- Provide customer service and sales support for special events (including graduation and athletic events).
- Foster a welcoming environment for all associates and customers.
You will be a great fit if you are:
- Professional in appearance and conduct.
- Someone with previous sales clerk or retail team member experience.
- Friendly, outgoing, and customer service oriented.
- Comfortable multitasking and adapting to change.
- Enjoy working in a team and having fun at work.
- Willing to work weekends.
- Reliable with regular attendance.
- Adept at basic computer and math skills.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Strong customer service skills with effective communication.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, and bend for the duration of your shift.
- Ability to lift 25-50 lbs regularly (with or without reasonable accommodation).
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
- Previous retail, customer service, or clerical experience is preferred.
Additional Information:
- We do not offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without employer assistance.
- All candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Source : Follett Corporation