Part-time Sales Associate - Albany, NY

Description

For more than 26 years Jostens has been a supporter of organizations which create strong communities, healthy families and children.  The Jostens Foundation proudly gives $500,000 every year to worthy causes.  Founded in 1897, Minneapolis based Jostens is a market leading provider of products, programs and services that help people celebrate life's most important moments. Our company is comprised of dynamic teams of individuals taking great care in passionately helping people express themselves, celebrate experiences and traditions, recognize achievements, share their stories and build affiliation.  We offer a broad range of products including yearbooks, memory books, class rings and jewelry, graduation and affiliation products, athletic achievement and military recognition products. We value innovation, integrity, diversity, and exceptional performance.  We help people dream, believe, achieve, and remember, and we want to make that apparent in every experience we deliver.

 

The College Sales Associate is responsible for selling all College products at scheduled events on college campuses reaching at minimum and maximizing to exceed event goals. This position is responsible for:
-  preparation of the events which include price sheets specific to the college, flyers, and orders
-  having all necessary product samples, clipboards, pens, order forms, and brochures available at the assigned events
-  confirming the date(s), time and place of events, making sure posters were received and hung by the school
-  having all display parts and approved signage, table of display in a visible area with traffic flow and table display being clutter free and professional. 
-  handing out flyers and hanging posters prior to events  
-  keeping the sample display clean, rings cleaned and polished
-  making sure all product cards and brochures are easily assessable. 
-  proofing all orders for errors, handling cash receipts, submitting event  and time sheets, school profile, and expense reports.

Requirements High School Diploma
-  Prior sales experience 1-2 years
-  Professional appearance
-  Customer service experience preferred
-  Work flexible hours
-  Valid Driver license and access to reliable vehicle
-  Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
-  Must be able to travel within the Territory, minimal overnight stays

Jostens is committed to attracting and retaining the brightest and most talented individuals to our company by offering competitive compensation, a progressive and nurturing culture and growth potential.  In addition to our traditional benefit offerings, Jostens offers charitable gift matching programs for employees, scholarships and In Kind charitable contributions to deserving recipients.  Employees also enjoy tuition reimbursement benefits, progressive career planning as well as comprehensive medical benefits and a generous 401K matching program.  Jostens supports and promotes healthy living through education and incentive programs. 

Jostens supports and embraces a diverse workforce as an EEO/AA employer.
Jostens participates in the E-Verify program.