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December 9, 2013 - 12:54pm

Habitat for Humanity's ReStore is NOW OPEN!

posted by Jessica Maguire... in batavia, ReStore, retail, Habitat for Humanity.
Event Date and Time: 
December 12, 2013 - 9:00am to December 14, 2013 - 9:00am

ReStore is now open Thursdays and Saturdays at 230 Ellicott Street in Batavia from 9a- 4 p.m

ALL GLASSWARE IS 25% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE!

Similar to a Goodwill or Salvation Army in concept, the ReStore takes donations of gently used furniture, building supplies, lighting and more and resells them to the public to raise funds for Habitat Genesee. Not only does the ReStore provide a sustainable stream of revenue that allows Habitat to keep building houses, they also divert tons of material from landfills each year.

 

 

Stop by and see us! 

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October 9, 2013 - 12:16pm

Part time retail manager wanted

posted by Jessica Maguire... in Part time, Habitat for Humanity, retail.
Company Name: 
Habitat for Humanity
Job Type: 
Part-Time
Habitat for Humanity is seeking an individual to serve as a part time ReStore Manager. Our ReStore is a thrift style store with a focus on furnishings and home improvement items. 
June 21, 2013 - 3:37pm

AT&T Wireless Retail Consultant in Batavia Showroom

posted by Robin Cortese in technology, Sales, CUSTOMER SERVICE, retail, Consultant.
Company Name: 
Premier Technologies AT&T Authorized Agency
Job Type: 
Full-Time

We are currently seeking a RETAIL/B2B Consultant to work within our Veteran's Memorial Park Drive location in Batavia.

Our candidate of choice will be using Mobility products and be able to share how those services and applications help their quality of life.  We are seeking a Goal orientated individual that enjoys working within a team and has designs on professional growth. Sales & Customer service experience are a necessity.

April 17, 2013 - 11:06am

Part Time Retail Manager

posted by Jessica Maguire... in Part time, Habitat for Humanity, retail, Management, thrift.
Company Name: 
Genesee Habitat for Humanity, ReStore
Job Type: 
Part-Time

Habitat for Humanity is seeking an individual to serve as a part time ReStore Manager. The preferred candidate will be a self-starter, possess a high level of follow through, be able to work independently and as a part of a team, have excellent interpersonal skills and maintain a highly ethical store environment with excellent customer service. We are looking for someone who has entrepreneurial ambitions, as we are in the set up phase of this endeavor and need someone with vision to help us make the store as successful as possible. We need someone who is a creative problem solver.

January 8, 2013 - 10:37am

Sales Associate (3RD Key) Batavia

posted by Mary Beth McMartin in retail, non-profit.
Company Name: 
Goodwill Industries of Western New York, Inc.
Job Type: 
Full-Time
Part-Time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

January 8, 2013 - 10:34am

Sales Associate Batavia

posted by Mary Beth McMartin in retail, non-profit.
Company Name: 
Goodwill Industries of Western New York, Inc.
Job Type: 
Full-Time
Part-Time

                                  DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

.  Responsible for accurate cash register operation

.  Offer friendly and courteous assistance to customers

.  Assist with all housekeeping assignments and safety regulations

. Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of conditions and quality of merchandise for retail sales.

Good communication and organizational skills

January 8, 2013 - 10:30am

Retail Assistant Manager Batavia

posted by Mary Beth McMartin in retail, non-profit.
Company Name: 
Goodwill Industries of Western New York, Inc.
Job Type: 
Full-Time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

January 8, 2013 - 10:26am

Retail Store Manager Batavia

posted by Mary Beth McMartin in retail, non-profit.
Company Name: 
Goodwill Industries of Western New York, Inc.
Job Type: 
Full-Time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

 

April 20, 2011 - 9:57am

Retail Store Manager (Batavia, NY)

posted by Cassie Ball in retail.
Company Name: 
Volunteers of America of Western New York, Inc.
Job Type: 
Full-Time

Are you seeking the opportunity to utilize your customer service and management skills in order make a difference in the lives of others?  If so, Volunteers of America of Western New York has the perfect role for you! 

Come join our team as a Retail Store Manager at our new store location in Batavia, NY! 

Retail Store Manager

(Batavia, NY Location)

November 26, 2010 - 8:49am

How Did We Come to This?

posted by bud prevost in Holidays, Sunday, Blogs, retail.

It's Friday morning. "Black Friday" is a display of idiocy that has been created and perpetuated by the media. It got me to thinking about our society. It is truly sad that more and more retailers stayed open on Thanksgiving this year. My own sister was unable to enjoy any kind of time with friends and family, and I know personally several other folks that had to work yesterday. Really? Have we as a people forgotten what is really important in life? My fear is, yes.

I can't remember the days of the blue laws. I can only rely on the information shared with me from older generations. No stores open on Sundays or holidays, unless you were a corner store or a mom and pop. I don't know your thoughts, but I believe that break in the week is a wonderful concept. A day to slow down, unwind, reflect and recharge. The 24/7 multitude we have become is, well, unbecoming. No stores needed to be open on Thanksgiving. Was it convenient? I guess it depends who you ask. For the moron that didn't properly plan(me), it was great. For the poor people working ALL DAY LONG, it was ridiculous. I felt genuinely bad that these workers, who aren't paid a great deal, had to forego what is truly important so I could buy a can of black olives. If I didn't have the option of going there, it wouldn't have been the end of the world.

Our corporate culture needs to re-evaluate what's what. While the bottom line is important, it shouldn't come at the expense of morale and tradition.

June 27, 2010 - 10:43am

Time Off for What?

posted by Bea McManis in retail, experience.

I am gaining a great deal of respect for those who own and run their own business.  I've learned quite a bit since taking over The Snack Shop at the Towers.  One, in particular, is the issue of staffing. 

Scheduling my volunteers for The Snack Shop is giving me lessons in human nature that I never expected.

I did anticipate that there might be more hours not staffed due to doctors' appointments, illness and even hospital stays.  After all, the average age of my volunteers is in the 70s.  Recently, I've had volunteers requesting time off to tend to grandchildren now out of school, and some who are taking summer trips. 

The least expected was the request, from one of my seniors,  to be removed one day a week from the schedule effective immediately, "to spend time with my girlfriend".  "It is her only day off", he explained.   It appears that his girlfriend is quite a bit younger than he and she recently took a "good paying job" working midnight to 8am. 

Ah, the pitfalls of a May/December romance.  So while I am accomodating his need to snuggle up to his ladyfriend, I am scrambling to rewrite the schedule.

I wonder how many other retailers consider the love lives of their staff when doing their schedules?  This is different, I guess, since they are volunteers.  Besides, at that age, how can one deny a once a week fling?

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