Bookstore Sales Associate

3 days ago

Langley, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
**8:45-2:00**
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
**26.25**
- Pay Level:
**4 - BCGEU Pay Grid**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
**Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday**
- Employment Type:
**Temporary Part Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Travel Frequency:
**Occasional travel between campuses is required.**
- External Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Competition ID:
**2693**

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW: BOOKSTORE SALES ASSOCIATE**

Reporting to Retail Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing services and sales to students, faculty, staff and other customers, maintain inventory controls, process financial transactions and merchandising functions as required.

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Demonstrated expertise with a computerized point of sale terminal in a retail environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of counting floats, balancing and banking of daily cash received.
- Demonstrated knowledge of math calculations and general accounting practices in a retail environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of books and stationery retail business including knowledge of packing slips, invoices, and receiving.
- Demonstrated ability to use standard office equipment including calculators, computers, trans-select, and computerized inventory control system.
- Ability to operate a variety of standard office software, including a computerized student records system and a computerized textbook reservation system.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and written.
- Proven ability to effectively handle unusual or unexpected situations including effectively dealing with irate customers.
- Proven ability to provide superior customer service in a fast paced environment involving multiple demands.
- Proven ability to display initiative, take responsibility and exercise good judgement.
- Proven ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated physical ability to stand for long period of time and to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of inventory control equipment such as carts, dollies, pallet jacks and wrapping/packaging tools.
- Receiving and/or forklift experience preferred.

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35 Hours required for first 2 weeks of Sept, Dec and first week of May classes.

**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

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