Texas A&M University
Classification Specifications

0211
ASSISTANT RETAIL DEPARTMENT MANAGER
11/01/01

SUMMARY

General Description:  Assists the Retail Department Manager in supervising, selling, and record keeping activities of a retail department.

DUTIES

Typical:  Assists faculty members in adjusting textbook requisitions; assists in selecting and ordering fiction and nonfiction books; assists in selecting and purchasing gift items, clothing, and accessories; assists in training and supervising employees; participates in sales work; assists in record keeping; performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION

Received:  General instruction and occasional review from Retail Department Manager.
Given:  General instruction and periodic review to sales and clerical personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience. One year retail sales work.
Preferred:  College level courses in merchandising. Additional experience in retail sales.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR REGISTRATION

Required:  None.
Preferred:  None.

EQUIPMENT

Typical:  None.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Typical:  None.