Job Description

The Twig Gift Shop buyer/assistant manager will report to the gift shop manager, both of which shall be guided by the Twig Association. The buyer/assistant manager shall have the responsibility for ordering all merchandise and supplies to be sold or used in the gift shop.

STATUS: Part-time

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Twig Gift Shop

SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 9am - 3pm.

ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to travel to various locations on scheduled business.

• Strong understanding of business, retail/purchasing concepts, techniques and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create purchase orders, manage ordering, receiving, and pricing of merchandise into, and maintenance of, the POS software system.

• Create and maintain professional relationships with merchandise suppliers.

• Generate monthly and annual business reports to present to the Twig Association for approval.

• Plan, implement and evaluate annual gift shop inventory daily, initiate markdowns as needed, to generate maximum profitability.

• Report to/work with shop manager on other initiatives such as special in-shop and Twig events as needed.

• Maintain a daily presence in the gift shop for floor maintenance, straightening, cleaning, displays, POS issues and customer service needs.

• Conduct annual counting and create reports of shop inventory.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in retail/purchasing.

• Must possess excellent analytical, problem solving, critical thinking decision-making skills, creativity.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.75 - $23.04

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.