Individual Contractor (Counter Sales/Personalized Stamp Shop Clerk)
Earn revenue for the UN through the sale of philatelic items
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Overview
Earn revenue for the UN through the sale of philatelic items
You have:
- A high school diploma is required.
- Limited relevant working experience, preferably in handling stamps and philatelic products is required.
- Good sales and marketing skills are required.
- Good photographic and computer skills are required.
- Good manual skills to handle stamps and other philatelic products are required.
- Professionalism, client-orientation, and accountability are required.
- Flexibility is desirable.
- Experience with photographic, computer and printing equipment in taking photos and creating back-ups for pictures taken is desirable.
- Good knowledge in German and English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
Earn revenue for the UN. Sale of philatelic items in a committed and diligent approach, taking pro-active actions in the daily running of the counter and regular banking of sales proceeds. Proper maintenance of the sales counter and displays, timely setting up of photographic computer and printing equipment for the production of personalized stamp sheets for VIC visitors and clients including the taking of photos, processing and printing of images on personalized stamp sheets. A high rate of client satisfaction with high-quality philatelic products.
Work Location
Home-based - UNPA Sales Counter, Check Point 1
Expected duration
April-December 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Mr. Ronald Zoleta, and the overall guidance of the Officer-in-Charge, UNPA Europe, the contractor will sell UN stamps and philatelic products. Also, the contractor will answer customers’ queries, handle cash and credit card sales, timely bank sales revenue within 24 hours of sales. Record, generate and produce daily and monthly sales reports, and as when required, process and frank mails deposited for postage. The contractor will set up the photographic computer and printing equipment needed to reproduce personalized stamp sheets for VIC visitors and clients; and take photos of visitors and clients as necessary. Upload, process and print images on personalized stamp sheets and carry out monthly stock taking. Assist in peak work load assignments required to meet critical deadlines.
Qualifications/special skills
A high school diploma is required. Limited relevant working experience, preferably in handling stamps and philatelic products is required. Good sales and marketing skills are required. Good photographic and computer skills are required. Good manual skills to handle stamps and other philatelic products are required. Professionalism, client-orientation and accountability are required. Flexibility is desirable. Experience with photographic, computer and printing equipment in taking photos and creating back-ups for pictures taken is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, good knowledge in German and English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you successfully handled a customer's complaint. | This question assesses your customer service skills and ability to manage difficult situations. | Provide a specific example and focus on the resolution and learning outcome. |
| How do you maintain your sales records and ensure accuracy? | The interviewer is looking for your organizational skills and attention to detail in record-keeping. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain your experience with photographic and printing equipment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approach do you take to ensure customer satisfaction? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks during peak workload periods? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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