A dynamic hub of the Cornell University campus and a recognized leader in collegiate retailing innovation, the Cornell Store serves students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors through its 22,000 sq. ft. main store, online store, and satellite locations, producing $25 million in annual sales and consistently achieving outstanding operational benchmarks. The Store strives to deliver legendary customer service, provide a rewarding work experience, and produce excellent financial results.

The Cornell Store, located at Weill Cornell Medicine, is located in the heart of the Upper East Side of Manhattan's "scientific corridor". The store serves as a retail shopping and special order sales outlet for students, faculty, staff members, and a network of clients associated with New York Presbyterian Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery and Memorial Sloan Kettering.

The Cornell Store has an immediate need for an additional part-time/casual (19 hours per week or less) Sales Assistant position to work in support of their New York City retail operation. These part-time positions will involve variable/flexible hours, and generally include some holiday and extended hours based on business needs.

Our Part-time/Casual Sales Assistants will support our retail managers and area supervisors in the daily operations of a high-volume, multi-channel retail operation.

The overall duties may include:

*Sales and Service - Greeting and welcoming customers and guests, demonstrating "active selling", providing product information and guidance, and ensuring a high-quality customer service experience

*Visual Merchandising - Assisting in maintaining the appearance of the sales floor, setting up seasonal promotions/visual displays, and regularly monitor assigned areas for product restocking and recovery

*Point of Sale Support - Operate cash registers, assist customers with check-out, and execute appropriate cash handling procedures

*Inventory Support - Receive and process incoming merchandise and assist with special orders and store-to-store shipping requests

Required Qualifications:

*A high school diploma is required. College coursework, Associates degree or other formal training preferred.

*Strong customer service skills and moderate computer/systems competency.

*Demonstrated experience in being a team player, ability to juggle multiple priorities, and working in a fast-paced environment.

*Excellent oral and written communication skills.

*Ability to occasionally climb ladders and lift and/or move 25-50 pounds as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

*Additional work experience or educational background in business management, hospitality, fashion/design, and or other related fields

*Prior retail sales experience or cash-handling experience strongly preferred

Hire Rate:

$17/hour

Schedule:

19 hours per week or less (variable, based on availability, business needs, and work performance; nights, weekends and holidays may be required)

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