Job Description

Dillard's Department Store, Inc., one of the foremost names in Department Store retailing, has an exceptional career opportunity available for a talented professional to join our fashion buying office in St. Petersburg, Fl as an office Administrative Assistant Clerical to several merchandise managers and buying team.

An entry level position is Monday - Friday with full-time hours but part-time hours will be considered. No weekends and no evenings. Full benefit package available for those who qualify. Exact start date is negotiable at this office located in Tyrone Square Mall.

Dillard's, Inc. ranks among the nation's largest fashion retailers. The Company focuses on delivering style, service and value to its shoppers by offering compelling apparel, cosmetics and home selections complemented by exceptional customer care. Dillard's stores offer a broad selection of merchandise and feature products from both national and exclusive brand sources. The Company operates almost 300 Dillard's locations and several clearance centers, plus an Internet store at Dillards.com.

(NOTICE FOR ALL CURRENT DILLARD'S EMPLOYEES: Dillard's active employees must first gain store management approval prior to responding to this post. State that you have permission to apply in a cover letter)

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support management using Cognos software for generating reports in addition to MS Word and Excel.
Professionally communicate with executives within the Dillards organization and with vendors.
Experience with maintaining schedules for several managers.
Serves as the backup for office receptionist during lunchtime, sick time and vacations.
Assists buying teams with data entry input.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Clerical experience required.
Proficiency in MS Office and Excel; comfortable learning new software programs.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
Great verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable with busy work days as well as slow days.
Professional office attire required.

DESIRED SKILLS

Candidates may apply via this link or can apply on site at the Dillard's store on 3RD FLOOR OFFICE - 6990 Tyrone Square, 3rd Floor Buying Office, St. Petersburg, FL 33710. This is not at 2nd floor store customer service. Just ask any store employee for the elevator to 3rd floor buying office.
Candidates matching listed qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
1