What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate II position at The University of Alabama?
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $15.48 - Midpoint: $18.56 (Hourly N2)
Department/Organization: 505171 - Supply Store - Ferguson
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some weekends & extended hours
Job Summary: The Sales Associate II performs various retail support activities under moderate supervision. Receives, unpacks, restocks, prices, shelves, stages, and sells merchandise. Operates cash register to complete sales. Provides customer service to patrons. May train and provide work leadership to entry level Sales Associates.
Additional Department Summary: Assists with the Supply Store's day to day operation. Unpacks, prices when needed, and stocks merchandise. Pulls and packs merchandise to be returned to vendors or transferred to other Supply Store locations as determined by sales and management evaluation. Supervises the sales floor for the area assigned. Uses the computerized management system for processing customers through the point-of-sale system. Assists customers with questions. Maintains inventory. Processes customer orders. Maintains the store's appearance and stock level.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years or customer service or retail experience; OR associate's degree or higher.
Skills and Knowledge: Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multitask.
Preferred Qualifications: Extensive customer service experience and skills in a retail environment that parallels the functions of this position.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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