Sales Assistant - UQP
Locations: Long Pocket
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 5 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-43223
Company: University of Queensland Press (UQP)
Position Type: Full-time, permanent position
Salary: Base salary will be in the range $64,963 - $71,505 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 3)
Location: Based at our Long Pocket location
About This Opportunity
Join the dynamic team at the University of Queensland Press (UQP) as a Sales Assistant, where your organisational skills and confidence will shine! In this pivotal role, you will support the Sales Department’s operations, ensuring seamless order fulfilment and sales data management. Reporting to the Sales and Distribution Manager, you will be instrumental in maintaining efficient day-to-day procedures, responding to customer enquiries, and assisting with the coordination of exciting author events and bookshop tours. This position offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of publishing while contributing to the success of UQP’s diverse offerings. If you have a passion for books and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to become a part of our UQ community and make a meaningful impact!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the efficient functioning of the Sales Department by managing routine administrative tasks, monitoring the UQP Sales inbox, and responding to customer and bookseller enquiries via phone and email.
- Conduct routine data entry, retrieval, and records management processes to facilitate sales data collection and analysis, producing and circulating weekly and monthly sales reports.
- Assist with managing in-house inventory, including maintaining stock records, performing stock takes for the UQP stockroom and bookshop, and ensuring accurate merchandising.
- Support the Sales and Distribution Manager in organising author bookshop tours and other events, including booking facilities, scheduling, monitoring RSVPs, and liaising with attendees.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- Free Parking available on-site
- Salary packaging options
About You
- Completed Year 12 without work experience or attained Certificates I or II with work related experience or, an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, with a strong ability to handle customer enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
- Exhibit computer literacy skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Possess effective time management and organisational skills, with a keen attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of metadata best practices and experience in the book industry, either in publishing or as a bookseller, is considered an advantage.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia.
Work Rights
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, contact Kate Donaldson-Lloyd via email.
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
- Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: Monday, 14 October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43223).
Acknowledgment of Country:
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
Why Choose UQ?
At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide.
Career Development and Support:
UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.
Diverse and Inclusive Community:
UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
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