PRIMARY FUNCTIONS : The Bookstore Sales Associate is responsible for performing a variety of duties in a retail setting. Associate operates cash registers, manages financial transactions, performs reconciliation of records to balance out drawers daily, stocks, and prices merchandise. This Position assists with stocking and cash reconciliation of the campus’s snack vending and coin machines. Engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service are vital. Physical strength and agility are required to lift and stock merchandise

Responsibilities but not limited to :

- Assists in the daily activities of the bookstore including display setups, marketing inventory, and sales of all bookstore merchandise.
- Assist in processing purchase orders and receiving the merchandise.
- Assists in the daily recording and reconciliation of all cash, credit, check to cash, and gift certificate transactions for the bookstore.
- Effectively manages stockroom inventory.
- Assists in processing all phone, web, and in-person sales.
- Effectively completes merchandising including primary responsibility for regularly changing displays and promotions of bookstore merchandise, both on-premises and on internal websites.
- Assists in the responsibility to ensure the store layout is attractive, and clean and displays are replenished.
- Assist the Bookstore Manager in the collection of data and preparation of reports.
- Communicates problems or unusual situations to the Bookstore Manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.





REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS : At least high School Level or with High School Diploma G.E.D required.

A minimum of at least 1 year of experience in retail and customer service.

Experience in using the Cash Register is a plus.

Strong computer skills with knowledge of Excel and word.

Excellent phone and communication skills.

Strong organizational skills, including planning, work schedules, and task completion.

Excellent abilities in customer relations and serving the public, and the ability to effectively communicate to members of the community, their parents, and the public.

Ability to be flexible with work schedule and must be able to work weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMAND : Ability to carry moderately heavy loads while negotiating doors and stairs are required. Extensive computer use involving repetitive hand and wrist motion is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS : General retail and bookstore environment. Duties require regular interaction with customers, authors, parents, children, the public, and vendors.

GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE : Open to Full time, Part-Time, and Interns

Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday - 9:00 am to 1:00pm

Sunday - Closed

Job Types : Part time, Full-time, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op

Salary : $15.00 per hour

Benefits :

- Casual dress

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

📌 Bookstore Associate (Toronto)
🏢 The Maple Staple
📍 Toronto