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Seasonal Retail Associate

Pine Bluff, AR

$12/hr

Seasonal Retail Associate - College Textbook & Apparel Store Location: Southeast Arkansas College Compensation: $12.00/hour Job Type: Seasonal, Part-time, Hourly The SEARK Campus Textbook & Apparel ...

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Seasonal Retail Associate

New Paltz, NY · On-site

$16/hr

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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.

$17 - $19.75/hr

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Zaxby's

General Manager - Restaurant

Atlanta, GA

$53K - $73K/yr

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BBA Corp

Senior Retail Associate

North Andover, MA · On-site

$17/hr

Senior Retail Associate - College Textbook & Apparel Store Location: Merrimack College Bookstore ... Off-Site Sales & Campus Events * Represent the Merrimack College Bookstore at campus events ...

Zaxby's

General Manager - Restaurant

Atlanta, GA

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... sales and profit by exceeding guest expectations through outstanding product and service * Be the ... College Textbook/Tuition Reimbursement - up to $250 per semester Zaxby's is an American chain of ...

College of the Siskiyous

Director, Student Housing

Weed, CA · On-site

$90K - $126K/yr

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for college textbook sales in the United States is $60,326.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $76,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A typical day in College Textbook Sales involves reaching out to professors and academic departments, scheduling product presentations, and following up on leads to ensure textbooks are chosen for upcoming courses. You’ll spend much of your time visiting college campuses, attending meetings, and maintaining relationships with educators and administrators. Collaboration with internal teams—such as marketing and product specialists—is common to ensure educators have the resources they need. The role requires adaptability, proactive communication, and a customer-focused mindset to thrive in a dynamic and goal-driven environment.

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To succeed in College Textbook Sales, you typically need a background in sales, familiarity with educational publishing, and strong presentation skills, often backed by a relevant bachelor's degree. Comfort with customer relationship management (CRM) software, digital catalogues, and order-processing systems is also important. Outstanding interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and the ability to build long-term relationships help set top performers apart. These abilities ensure you can effectively understand the needs of educators and institutions, close sales, and maintain strong client partnerships in a competitive market.

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A College Textbook Sales job involves working with publishers or distributors to promote and sell textbooks to professors, academic departments, and bookstores. Sales representatives assess faculty needs, recommend appropriate course materials, and establish long-term relationships with institutions. They may also provide digital solutions, manage accounts, and stay updated on curriculum changes. Strong communication, organization, and product knowledge are essential for success in this role.

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Seasonal Retail Associate

Valore Campus

Pine Bluff, AR

$12/hr

Part-time, Temporary

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Seasonal Retail Associate – College Textbook & Apparel Store

Location: Southeast Arkansas College
Compensation: $12.00/hour
Job Type: Seasonal, Part-time, Hourly

The SEARK Campus Textbook & Apparel Store is hiring Seasonal Retail Associates to support our team during the busy back-to-school season. This temporary position is tentatively scheduled to end on September 30, 2026.

We are looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing excellent customer service. This role primarily supports our college textbook rental operations, including receiving, stocking, organizing, pulling, and processing textbooks, while also assisting with apparel, merchandise, and general store operations as needed

Key Responsibilities:

Textbook Rental Operations:

  • Receive, sort, stock, and organize textbooks and course materials.
  • Pull and stage textbook rental orders for customer pickup.
  • Assist with textbook rental processing, returns, and inventory organization.
  • Maintain accurate shelving and organization of textbooks to ensure efficient customer service.

Store Maintenance & Operations:

  • Ensure the store remains safe, clean, and well-organized for customers and staff.
  • Clean and sanitize workstations, counters, door handles, phones, credit card machines, and signature pads.
  • Regularly clean the breakroom and vacuum rugs, entry mats, and other designated areas.
  • Empty trash bins and ensure waste is disposed of properly.

Stocking & Organization:

  • Ensure shopping bags, receipt paper, and barcode labels are readily available at registers and workstations.
  • Organize and restock clothing returns and merchandise while keeping displays neat and visually appealing.
  • Straighten and organize customer pickup orders for easy retrieval.
  • Maintain the organization of hangers, clothing racks, and the overall store.
  • Clean store walkways using a Swiffer to provide a pleasant shopping experience.

Required Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and organization.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Positive and professional attitude with a focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team during a busy peak season.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive hourly wage of $12.00 per hour.
  • Gain retail experience in a dynamic college campus environment.
  • Help support students and the campus community during the busy back-to-school season.
  • Be part of a team that values organization, customer service, and efficiency.

Apply Today!
If you are organized, enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment, and want to support the SEARK campus community during peak season, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that this is a temporary seasonal position scheduled to end on September 30, 2026. The assignment end date may be adjusted based on business needs.

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