Job Opportunities

For over 100 years, National Camera Exchange has been the premier dealer of photographic, video, imaging, and field optics equipment in the Midwest. Since 1914, our business has been founded on a large selection of quality merchandise and outstanding customer service.

At National Camera Exchange, our mission is to “do everything possible to help customers capture and create images to preserve memories and inspire others.” We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people who have a strong interest and knowledge in photography or videography and a desire to help others.

You will have the opportunity to work with the latest technology and highest-quality merchandise at National Camera Exchange. We promote a casual, team-oriented, and friendly work environment with flexible scheduling. Benefits for full-time employees include dental insurance, 401(k) retirement/profit sharing, vacation pay and sick pay, along with life and disability insurance. Excellent product discounts are available for both full- and part-time employees.

Interested in being a part of the National Camera family? Please download a PDF of our employee application in order to work at a company that cares about our employees as much as we care about our customers. Please call 763-591-5181 to request a paper application or ask for one at our Golden Valley location. Completed applications can be dropped off at our store, emailed to jimb@natcam.com, or mailed to:

National Camera Exchange
Attn: Human Resources
9300 Olson Memorial Highway
Golden Valley, MN 55427

Current Job Openings:

Accounting / Inventory Assistant

Job type: Part-time
Department: Purchasing / Accounting
Reports to: Senior Buyer

National Camera Exchange is looking for part-time Accounting/Inventory Assistant at our Golden Valley location, with the possibility of it turning into a full time position in the future. Flexible schedule consisting of weekday only hours (no weekends) with total weekly hours falling in the 20-30 hr. range to start. Starting pay of $16-18/hr based on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Senior Buyer with various tasks.

• Inventory report processing
• Inventory price updates
• Sales promotion entry
• Vendor rebate calculation and submission
• Purchase order entry for several vendors
• Other miscellaneous tasks as time and skill level allows

Assist the Accounting Manager with various tasks.

• Check run processing
• Check processing for customer equipment purchases
• Daily sales report updates
• Accounts receivable review and clean up
• Limited bank reconciliation work
• Other miscellaneous tasks as time and skill level allows

REQUIREMENTS: 

Education and/or Experience: 

• High School Diploma/GED or above

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good time management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Math skills
• Ability to take direction and ask questions

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Computer work requires repetitive movement of hands and fingers

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Some noise level exposure 

Photo Sales Associate

Job type: Full-time, Part-time
Department: Sales
Reports to: Department Manager

National Camera Exchange is looking for full- and part-time Sales Associates at our Golden Valley location. Excellent customer service and teamwork are two things that make us stand apart from our competition. These objectives are achieved within this position by selling photo/video equipment and accessories and ensuring that the customer’s expectations are met and exceeded by problem-solving and answering questions. Starting pay of $17/hr.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist customers with the purchase of new equipment and/or the trade-in of old equipment, accessories, and supplies. (70%)

• Assist customers in the store
• Answer phones after first page
• Qualify customer’s needs
• Accurately ring all transactions through GERS
• Prepare items for shipping when necessary
• Accurately write up and ring repairs with all required information into GERS
• Resolve customer problems
• Provide additional customer support after the sale
• Attend product trainings and keep updated on current product information
• Accurately evaluate used equipment; has manager approve values if necessary 
• Prepare and label returned and/or open box products for resale
• Assist in Photofinishing Department when necessary by writing up and ringing out orders 

Contribute to keeping store/department and assigned area clean. (30%)

• Stock merchandise as needed
• Organize, straighten, and clean merchandise
• Front and face merchandise
• Ensure all merchandise is accurately tagged and priced
• Stock supplies (bubble packs, invoices, shopping bags, marking tags, etc.).
• Transfer equipment to repair and other store locations
• Help set up products and displays
• Call customers regarding returned repairs, special orders, and/or backorders

REQUIREMENTS: 

Education and/or Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of photographic, video, and digital equipment and related products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Sales ability and experience
• Problem-solving skills
• Math skills
• Ability to take direction and ask questions

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing for long periods of time 
• Stocking shelves – bend, carry, and reach
• Lifting 25 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Retail store environment/standing/locating product
• Some noise level exposure 
• Some exposure to lab chemicals

Photofinishing Sales Associate

Job type: Full-time, Part-time
Department: Sales
Reports to: Photofinishing Lead

National Camera Exchange is also looking for a part-time Photofinishing Sales Associate at our Golden Valley location. Excellent photofinishing and teamwork are two things that make us stand apart from our competition. These objectives are achieved within this position by selling photofinishing products/services, accessories, and darkroom supplies, and by ensuring the customer’s expectations are met and exceeded by resolving issues and answering questions. Starting pay of $16/hr.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist customers in purchasing photographic accessories, frames, and albums. (35%) 

• Handle phone calls and assist in-store customers
• Answer phones in a timely manner 
• Qualify customer’s needs
• Ring all transactions through GERS system quickly and accurately 
• Provide additional customer support after the sale
• Assist customers with purchases
• Prepare items for shipping when necessary 

Promote photofinishing services and sales. (35%)

• Qualify customer’s film, finishing, and/or digital needs 
• Suggest additional photofinishing services when appropriate 
• Write up photofinishing and video transfer orders accurately 
• Learn and understand online photofinishing procedures 
• Help customers process orders on their phones and/or online

Contributes to keeping department/store clean and organized. (30%)

• Stock merchandise as needed 
• Assist in putting merchandise away 
• Organize, stock, straighten, and clean merchandise 
• Call customers regarding video transfers, and/or out-lab orders 
• Ensure all merchandise is accurately tagged and priced 
• Help set up products and displays 
• Stock supplies (bubble packs, invoices, shopping bags, marking tags, etc.) 
• Notify managers of low stock

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Knowledge of film, batteries, and photofinishing 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to multi-task 
• Excellent Photofinishing skills 
• Good organizational skills 
• Computer skills 
• Sales ability 
• Problem-solving skills 
• Basic darkroom knowledge useful 
• Basic math skills 
• Ability to take direction and ask questions
• Self-motivated 

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

• Standing for long periods of time 
• Stocking shelves – bend, carry, and reach 
• Lifting 25 lbs. 

Working Conditions:

• Retail store environment
• Some noise level exposure

Job descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with supporting NCE, its staff, and its customers. These descriptions reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. You may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.