Sales Clerk
General Function
Operates cash register and performs other clerical tasks related to selling materials at the university retail outlets
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities—Essential Functions
- Operates cash register; receives money and makes change; counts register drawer and reconciles with shift balance.
- Assists customers; locates materials; answers questions and provides information; special orders materials.
- Maintains store in a neat and orderly manner; monitors shelves and rearranges as necessary; shelves and pulls merchandise; sets up displays.
- May assist in receiving, tagging, and entering merchandise into computer system.
- May assist in the ordering of materials.
- May assist in reconciling balances or preparing and making deposits.
- May assist in processing and recording charges and credits from various University entities.
Reporting Relationships
Direction Received: Reports to either Book Store Manager, Bookstore Branch Manager, or an Assistant Manager
Direction Given: Occasional monitoring and training of student employees
Minimum Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED and six months of retail experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics
- Knowledge of bookstore operations
- Knowledge of cash register operation
- Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds
Working Conditions
Physical effort usually requires considerable walking and standing with some lifting of materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds
Please note: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular positions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. For jobs occupied by more than one employee, the identification of non-essential functions shall be determined from the individual’s position description.
Functional Title
Sales Clerk
Job Code
1006-CA160
Classification Series
Sales
Band/Zone
E1
Department
Multiple
FLSA
Non exempt
Last Updated
September 2013