Research Foundation Clerical Specialist I - College Bookstore - College of Environmental Science and Forestry

College of Environmental Science and Forestry•Syracuse, NY

41d•$45,000 - $48,000•Onsite

About The Position

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) Alumni Association is seeking a Manager for the ESF College Bookstore. The ESF College Bookstore is the exclusive retailer for ESF memorabilia items through both the on-campus location and the online store with current annual gross sales of approximately $225,000. Responsibilities include the day-to-day operation of the Bookstore: work with vendors to design and purchase stock, sell merchandise, train and supervise college work-study students as staff, and provide customer service. Brief description of duties: Competency in all aspects of the Point of Sale system and related equipment Maximize profitability and sales goals from the previous years Formulate and implement sales promotions for various target audiences Work with vendors to design and purchase merchandise Receive and stock inventory Handle order fulfillment, billing, and physical inventory Perform cash register duties and process orders and invoices, both in-store and online Create engaging store displays and assist at major campus events (e.g., Open House, Graduation) Maintain and update online profile through the College Bookstore's Facebook page, Instagram, and the online store Maintain professional and welcoming customer service Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, carry, shelve, bend and stretch in the performance of bookstore operations Assist the Office of Alumni Relations with various mailings and events Manage daily store operations (in-person and online) Train and supervise work-study students

Requirements

3 or more years of retail experience
Strong literacy, numeracy, and computer proficiency
Ability to work with some independence

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Previous experience with the Shopify POS system

Responsibilities

Competency in all aspects of the Point of Sale system and related equipment
Maximize profitability and sales goals from the previous years
Formulate and implement sales promotions for various target audiences
Work with vendors to design and purchase merchandise
Receive and stock inventory
Handle order fulfillment, billing, and physical inventory
Perform cash register duties and process orders and invoices, both in-store and online
Create engaging store displays and assist at major campus events (e.g., Open House, Graduation)
Maintain and update online profile through the College Bookstore's Facebook page, Instagram, and the online store
Maintain professional and welcoming customer service
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, carry, shelve, bend and stretch in the performance of bookstore operations
Assist the Office of Alumni Relations with various mailings and events
Manage daily store operations (in-person and online)
Train and supervise work-study students