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St. Lawrence University Principal Clerk in Canton, New York
Reporting to the Bookstore Director, the Principal Clerk is responsible for purchasing, inventory management, customer service, and operational support across multiple departments. This role ensures right-sized inventory levels, creates engaging sales strategies, and oversees daily operations, including supervising student workers. Collaboration with other buyers and the Director is key to maintaining a successful and efficient bookstore environment. Department Duties Primary departments of responsibility include and are subject to change: School/Office Supplies, General Merchandise, Health Beauty Aids, Art Supplies, Technology and other departments as assigned.
Shift Manager Duties o Opening and Closing: Perform regularly scheduled shift manager duties including having complete responsibility for opening and closing the store, as scheduled by Director. o Respond to all store issues: Enforce store policies and procedures while maintaining a high level of customer service. o Start of the day duties: Responsible for opening the safe and maintaining proper cash levels in all registers. Ensure that each register is prepared for the start of business. o Supervision: Supervise student employees including assignment of tasks and provide any necessary training.
Position requirements: o A high school diploma and 2+ years of recent retail experience or equivalent formal training. o At least 1 year in a customer service focused position o Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed o A proven track record of providing the highest level of customer service in a retail environment, including the ability to relate to students, faculty, staff and the public in stressful situations. o Intermediate technical knowledge required along with the desire and ability to grow technical skills in retail business. o Ability to take direction, follow instructions, and complete projects satisfactorily with or without close supervision. o Basic arithmetic skills to include calculating percentages, discounts, and creation and use of excel formulas. o Fluent use of in-store computer systemreports, inventory, ordering. o Experience working in a technology driven work environment including the willingness to embrace changing industry technology and trends o Ability to lift and manage a 50Ib box.