A Retail Administrative Assistant is hired to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Duties include providing support to managers, and employees, assisting in day-to-day office needs, managing the company’s general administrative activities. A successful Retail Administrative Assistant Resume mentions the following core duties and responsibilities – answering and directing phone calls, organizing and scheduling appointments, planning meetings and taking detailed minutes, writing and distributing email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms; developing and maintaining filling systems, updating and maintaining office policies and procedures, booking travel arrangements, submitting and reconciling expense reports, providing general support to visitors, and acting as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the retail store, the following skills are needed – knowledge of office management systems and procedures, working knowledge of office equipment, like printers, and fax machines, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and problem-solving skills. Regarding the educational background, the applicant’s resume should display at least a high school diploma or GED, further qualification may be necessary for this position.