General Merchandise Technician
Job Description
Quick Link
https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/8043Position Title
General Merchandise TechnicianFull Time or Part Time
Full TimeMonths Worked Per Year
12
Hours Worked Per Week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Remote Work Availability
NoJob Description Summary
Love working with products and people? LLCC Bookstore is hiring a General Merchandise Technician! Join our team to help keep our bookstore stocked, organized, and ready to serve our campus community.
This position will function as main buyer for general merchandise sold through the LLCC Bookstore to service the needs of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and alumni. They will also collaborate with Director, Campus Services on marketing and promotions to address customer education and retention.
As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 10 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!
Starting salary is likely to be between $37,703 and $43,012 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
This position will function as main buyer for general merchandise sold through the LLCC Bookstore to service the needs of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and alumni. They will also collaborate with Director, Campus Services on marketing and promotions to address customer education and retention.
As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 10 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!
Starting salary is likely to be between $37,703 and $43,012 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years retail and customer service experience, including sales, ordering, receiving, stocking and cashiering.
- Computer aptitude with the ability to use excel spreadsheet and word-processing software.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug-screen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary coursework.
- POS/inventory system training.
Physical Requirements
Moderate lifting.
Position Salary
Starting salary is likely to be between $37,703 and $43,012 per year with an excellent benefits package.Open Date
10/29/2024Open Until Filled
YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before November 14,2024, to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin December 2nd with an anticipated start date of January 6, 2025..
If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Description of Job Duty
Research, order, proof, process, and stock general merchandise consisting of school logo clothing, art and office supplies, electronics, snacks, and drinks and other items as identified.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Meet with and negotiate with various vendors and sales representatives concerning pricing, quantity, shipping, returns and problem resolution. Comparison shop with vendors and research comparison pricing to stay competitive.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Consult with faculty on supply requirements for courses, including Art, Engineering, Drafting and Architecture.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Maintains assigned SKU integrity and pricing maintenance in system. Create barcodes and pricing tags on items and ensures this matches database information.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Organize the merchandise in accessible, understandable, and aesthetically pleasing arrangements and rotating stock as needed.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Analyze sales reports and monitor stock, including perishable goods on a regular basis.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Collaborate with Director, Campus Services on marketing and promotions creating a marketing plan and schedule. Design promotional material and prepare displays and coordinate activities.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Promote high level of customer service for students and customers.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Responsible for cash register training and monitor student workers during rush periods.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Coordinate with Web Store Technician to ensure timely posting of merchandise on store website and item descriptions are complete and accurate.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duty?
NoDescription of Job Duty
Learn and perform cashiering, refunds, special orders, web orders and buyback. Be available for start and end of shift duties including closing out and balancing cash drawers.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Order, distribute and maintain regalia for students and faculty.
Essential Duty?
YesRequire Applicants to submit references for this position?
YesMinimum number of references
3Applicant Special Instructions
Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor.
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