General Information

Position Title: Bookstore Manager
Control Number: 000174
Reports To: 000407
Position Title Department Name
Assistant Treasurer & Director of Business Services Assistant Treasurer's Office
Department Name: College Store
Location: College Store
Date Prepared: Sep-09
Exempt: Yes

Primary Purpose

Managers all operations of the College Store.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

· Hires, trains, supervises, schedules, assigns and prioritizes work, maintains optimal employee relationships, and oversees the time of all full-time, part-time, and student workers.

· Works with employees to build a team that balances customer service, employee morale and financial operations.

· Assists customers as needed.

· Coordinates and develops present and future store planning and budgeting.

· Establishes standards and procedures for store operations.

· Resolves problems and receives comments from customers and staff.

· Generates reports as needed; compiles and maintains statistics and records.

· Participates in all aspects of store operations to ensure correct completion of tasks.

· Supervises operations of Bread Loaf Campus Store.

· Coordinates all phases of online websites.

· Coordinates all phases of in-store and online advertising and promotions.

· Works with outside vendors to increase sales.

· Manage inventory levels and POS system

· Represents the store and staff at professional meetings and seminars.

Education & Training

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience

5+ years retailing experience required.  Previous college store management preferred.

Knowledge

Must be well-versed in selecting current literature and current trends in the college store industry.  Working knowledge of various computer software.  Strong Point-of-Sale and Textbook Management Systems required.

Other

Exceptional organizational skills and strong commitment to customer service vital.  Weekend work required occassionally.