Retail Attendant (SUBmart)

Job summary

The Retail Attendant facilitates sales transactions, provides customer service, and manages inventory within the SUBmart retail environment. They are also responsible for maintaining store presentation, performing cash counts, and ensuring shelves are well-stocked.

Job details

Job Description Looking for convenient work with flexible schedule? Come join us! We are located right at the U of A campus! The Retail Attendant facilitates sales transactions, provides customer service, and assists in the overall operations of the Students’ Union’s retail establishment, SUBmart. We are located in the Students' Union Building on the U of A's North Campus. We are looking for part-time Retail attendants to work the following shifts Mon-Fri: 7:00AM-1:00PM 10:00AM-2:00PM 11:00AM-3:00PM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate sales, refunds and other customer transactions in a retail setting. Provide excellent customer service, respond to customer queries, and otherwise assist customers as required. Assist in maintaining supplies and products by completing inventory counts, replenishment, recovery, receiving, pricing and other related tasks. Ensure shelves and coolers are well stocked. Monitor the premises, and assist in maintaining the overall condition and presentation of the premises. Complete cash counts and other financial counts each shift. Perform other job-related duties as required by management. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum Alberta Grade 12, or equivalent. Must be 18 years or older, as the job involves lottery ticket sales. Previous experience in a retail setting is a benefit. Ability to operate an electronic point-of-sale system, and to perform accurate financial accounting of shift activities. Strong customer service skills, and ability to deal effectively with the staff, students and the general public. Ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently. Preference given to University of Alberta undergraduate students. WORKING CONDITIONS Shift availability with at least three workdays per week is preferred. Shifts are determined based on staff availability, seniority, and business operating requirements. EQUITY AND INCLUSION The UASU’s mission is to serve, engage, and represent students. To do that well we need an organization that is representative of the students we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment that fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

What you’ll do

The Retail Attendant facilitates sales transactions, provides customer service, and manages inventory within the SUBmart retail environment. They are also responsible for maintaining store presentation, performing cash counts, and ensuring shelves are well-stocked.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a Grade 12 education and be at least 18 years old to handle lottery sales. Strong customer service skills and the ability to operate point-of-sale systems are required, with preference given to University of Alberta undergraduate students.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Retail operations · Preferred
• Stock Replenishment · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sales transactions
• Customer service
• Inventory management
• Point-of-sale system
• Financial accounting
• Cash handling
• Stock replenishment
• Retail operations
• Management
• Customer Service
• Empowerment
• Sales
• Financial Accounting
• Operations
• Point Of Sale

Job areas

• Retail
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Retail Attendant
• Retail Store Clerk
• Shop Sales Assistants
• Retail Salespersons