Retail Specialist Job Orlando area,Florida USA,Retail

Overview

Position Number: SE

Position Title: Retail Specialist

Job Type: Staff

FT/PT: Full-Time

Employee Class

Description:

Staff (ed. support)

General Position

Description:

Responsible for purchasing and managing inventory in retail commodities such as, but not limited to: program uniforms, program kits, general merchandise, electronics, computers, and school supplies for Valencia College’s Campus Store. Processes and fulfills online orders. This is a college wide position.

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully On-site:
Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate.

Grade: 2023

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Posting Number: S3704P

Location(s): Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus

Proposed

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00pm;
Occasional weekend and evening availability is also necessary for college events

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting

Start Date:

01/09/2026

Posting End Date: 01/26/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Quicklink for Posting: https://va

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details: not applicable

Salary Range: $37,265 per year

Responsibilities

Purchases a high volume of merchandise, compares vendor bids, establishes pricing schedules, monitors usage, assures adequate inventory stock levels, and coordinates the receiving of merchandise.

Maintains consistent communications with campus store managers and department heads to understand their needs and anticipate stock levels.

Coordinates purchasing of supplies and special orders for college-wide or department projects; receiving, packing, shipping, and delivering of goods; and returning of overstocked or defective merchandise in a timely manner.

Maintains data information, files, reports, price lists on assigned commodities.

Processes and fulfills online orders.

Builds kits of merchandise for resale to departments or students (e.g., nursing kits, graduation boxes, etc.).

Conducts consistent inventory counts as directed.

Reconciles and processes receiving reports, vendor invoices, and other payment documents. Ensures all products have been received prior to paying vendors.

Prepares and issues requests for quotes and contacts vendors.

Researches and monitors new industry trends, consumer behavior, or advances in product lines to anticipate demand and changes in buying patterns; makes appropriate buying decisions that will increase sales.

Keeps a standard of receiving procedures to assure inventory accuracy and training appropriate staff in correct receiving procedures.

Visits campus stores to distinguish sales history, replenish needs, and identify trends, as well as provides merchandising/receiving training.

Attends training, classes, trade shows, and conferences. Meets with vendors on a regular basis to compare and contrast pricing, packaging, and overall value of products.

Loads and unloads campus store lockers.

Provides guidance to work study employees and temporary help assigned to campus store operations.

Travels to all campus locations on a regular basis to help ensure consistency in practices and support various initiatives.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement: REQUIRED:
Must possess valid Florida Driver’s License. Employee will be required to operate a college vehicle, including but not limited to on and between campuses and in the local community, in order to perform the essential job functions.

Required Minimum Education: Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

Other

Required Qualifications:

One (1) year of experience in retail or related area to include such things as ordering, pricing, and merchandising of products; establishing adequate stock and inventory controls; and processing online orders.

Preferred Type of

Experience:

Experience purchasing high volume merchandise.
Experience using an electronic inventory system.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of campus store operations and procedures.
Knowledge of basic retail mathematics.
Must have excellent customer service skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Skill in accounting/budgeting/expense reporting.
Ability to effectively and professionally interact with vendors, administration, faculty, staff, and students.
Must be able to work in a changing, busy environment where priorities and deadlines are constantly changing and being re-evaluated.
Ability to sort and create merchandise displays.
Ability to make decisions with limited supervision.
General understanding of purchasing and inventory control principles in a public agency setting.
Must be able to use creative thinking for problem solving.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

General Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and…


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