Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant

The UNM Bookstore is looking for multiple retail Sales Assistants. This position is a key part of our team that we rely on to serve students, faculty, and community members on a daily basis. We offer a variety of retail departments right here on campus and are looking for a customer focused, energetic candidate.

While each department is unique, all Sales Assistants will assist customers in person, over the phone, and via email. They will become familiar with UNM Bookstore operations, computer systems, and merchandise. They will also perform data entry, clerical work, and POS functions as needed. In addition, Sales Assistants will maintain the sales floor by cleaning, stocking, and merchandising according to established guidelines. Sales Assistants will abide by UNM and Bookstore policies and procedures, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The UNM Bookstore offers a great, convenient place on campus to work and get real-life work skills. We value our employees as students FIRST, and we work with your class schedules and other obligations for better work/life balance. Growth opportunities are also available with our Student Lead program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a student registered for at least 6 credit hours for the Fall 2025 semester
• Customer-focused, energetic personality
• Dependable, punctual attendance
• Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in retail, customer service, or sales
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a positive attitude
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications

Application Instructions:

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Current resume and cover letter are required. In your cover letter please indicate why you wish to work at the UNM Bookstore and what qualifies you for the position. If you believe you are a candidate for a specific department, indicate which department and why you would be the right fit. Be sure to include any experience, skills, or attributes you believe would be an asset for the Bookstore. Please provide your availability for Fall, and Winter Break, broken down by each day of the week and the first day you are available. Note that if this is your first semester at UNM you will not be able to start until the first day of class.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.