Retail Storekeeper 1 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

State of Nevada•Panaca, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing the operations of the Gift Shop at Cathedral Gorge State Park. The role combines retail management and customer service to help create a welcoming and educational experience for park visitors. Key responsibilities include greeting guests, providing park and merchandise information, operating the Point of Sale (POS) system to process retail transactions, managing and restocking inventory, and receiving product deliveries. The storekeeper will also work directly with vendors to place orders and help develop site-specific products that reflect the unique features of the park. Additionally, this role requires accurate cash handling and ensuring timely and accurate deposits. The manager will ensure the Gift Shop areas are well stocked and organized and displays are shopper friendly. This position will ensure that the gift shop and the stockroom are kept clean and organized, with product displays being attractive and shopper friendly. The incumbent will be required to perform basic custodial duties (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, etc.). This position requires the use of general office equipment, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Nevada Division of State Parks may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Retail Storekeepers perform merchandising and inventory control duties to maximize profits in a retail store or eCommerce environment which includes canteen stores and coffee shops in correctional facilities and other State retail operations. Incumbents oversee and participate in purchasing, inventory control and merchandising in a retail operation involving high volume turnover of a variety of merchandise which may include books, souvenir and logo items, gift items, school and office supplies, computer supplies, newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, food, soft drinks, personal hygiene items, clothing, shoes, small electrical appliances, and other items.

Requirements

One year of storekeeping or retail experience which included stocking, sales and/or customer service.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
Ability to perform job-related tasks.
Ability to systematically arrange similar kinds of stock and/or property into groups or categories according to established criteria
Ability to learn State and agency policies and procedures related to ordering merchandise for resale
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
Ability to perform routine work according to set procedures and sequence
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
Ability to read catalogs, instructions, forms, and other materials commonly used in a supply/procurement environment
Ability to complete standard forms
Ability to lift and move heavy objects
Ability to work effectively with inmates in a prison canteen store
Ability to calmly explain store policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of proper storage and rotation of food and dated perishable merchandise.
General knowledge of sales and merchandising methods.
General knowledge of storekeeping methods and procedures.
General knowledge of computer functions and keyboarding techniques.
General knowledge of recordkeeping including hard copy and electronic files inventory methods.

Responsibilities

Greeting guests
Providing park and merchandise information
Operating the Point of Sale (POS) system to process retail transactions
Managing and restocking inventory
Receiving product deliveries
Working directly with vendors to place orders
Developing site-specific products that reflect the unique features of the park
Accurate cash handling and ensuring timely and accurate deposits
Ensuring the Gift Shop areas are well stocked and organized
Ensuring displays are shopper friendly
Keeping the gift shop and stockroom clean and organized
Performing basic custodial duties (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, etc.)
Assisting in identifying existing merchandise which has expired and/or does not meet merchandising turnover goals and/or resale standards
Performing physical inventory counts
Determining order quantity and verifying price and availability with vendor
Researching catalogs and the Internet for new product availability and price
Procuring merchandise through direct purchase procedure and entering purchase information into a point-of-sale (POS) or other computer-based system
Receiving and inspecting merchandise to ensure there is no damage, quantity received is correct, and merchandise meets order specifications
Entering new inventory into a POS computer-based inventory system ensuring price and markup are correct
Processing receiver documentation and preparing invoice for payment
Completing accounting documentation as required
Developing and/or implementing a store layout plan to maximize visual appeal with the goal to increase per capita sales
Shelving merchandise in proper location and to prevent damage
Storing and rotating food and dated perishable merchandise per established procedures to prevent spoilage or loss
Recommending mark-downs to clear slow moving merchandise
Amending POS and re-pricing merchandise accordingly
In a correctional environment, receiving and inputting inmate orders per established procedures
Printing receipt/list of authorized purchases
Removing items from inventory and packaging inmate orders
Distributing inmate orders through a secure window or delivering merchandise to lockdown units
Verifying inmate’s identity
Checking each item against receipt quantity
Obtaining inmate’s signature to verify acceptance of merchandise
Ensuring items requested are within security level restrictions
Enforcing storeroom and computer security according to established policy and procedures
Polling inmate population
Revising, adding and deleting catalog entries to maintain the most recent information regarding merchandise available
Printing and distributing merchandise catalogs to appropriate security levels
Checking inmate accounts in the computer upon request from authorized facility personnel and printing reports
Cleaning and maintaining stockroom and equipment per established health and safety standards
In a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) retail (for-profit) enterprise, developing or assisting in the development of the budget for assigned product lines
Projecting, planning and monitoring revenue, expenses, inventory control, wages, etc., in order to ensure attainment of profit goals
Projecting shortfalls or other obstacles toward goal attainment and implementing corrective action
Purchasing goods within open-to-buy limits
Merchandising or assisting in merchandising product lines in an aesthetically pleasing and efficient design
Developing or assisting in the development and implementation of a marketing plan for assigned product lines
Liaising with vendors on returns, best price, payment terms, etc.
Monitoring industry trends
Performing related duties as assigned