Receiving Associate

Lower East Side Tenement Museum•New York, NY

1d•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Shop at the Tenement Museum is a New York centric book and gift store. We have a wide range of specialty gifts and a wonderfully curated book selection. Our goal is to provide our customers with a great shopping experience complimented by our quality products and exemplary customer service.

Requirements

Aptitude for learning software and systems.
1-2 years of experience in a retail store, previous knowledge of inventory control and retail system management a plus.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Detail-oriented person, with accuracy in record keeping is essential.
This is a physically demanding position requiring frequent lifting and carrying of cartons and books. It also demands standing much of the time. Regular weekend and holiday hours are required.

Responsibilities

Receiving Merchandise: Sign for shipments, create purchase orders, receiving vouchers, submit AP payment requests, and maintain departmental files, under the supervision of the Billing & Receiving Manager. Identify and resolve shipping discrepancies by calling vendors. Manage damage shipments and process credits. Prepare carts of merchandise to the sales floor and assist in placing merchandise.
Inventory Management: Track sales of merchandise and take cycle counts throughout the year. Participate in the annual inventory.
Merchandising: Work with retail leadership to set books and curate the store weekly. Have a strong sense of shop identity and editorial statement; able to place merchandise to support the themes and narratives present in the shop. Be knowledgeable in both the book and gift merchandise by being curious about the inventory and asking questions.
Support the Visitor Center team: Act as a resource on product information as well as information about the Tenement Museum. Have broad understanding of museum programs and be able to talk about tours and programs. Be knowledgeable of the neighborhood and be able to make recommendations to visitors on restaurants and attractions. Engage our visitors in conversation, hand-sell merchandise and books on the sales floor.
Exemplifying professional and ethical behavior, follow all Tenement Museum policy and procedures.