Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Minnesota

Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. directs and oversees all activities related to the operation of a university/college bookstore. Purchases new books, coordinates the sale of used books, orders new inventory as needed. Being a Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. ensures that the textbook inventory is aligned with the needs and class schedule of the students. Hires, trains, and supervises employees. Additionally, Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. prepares and manages the staff work schedule so that the store is adequately staffed. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Campus Store Leader - MH School of Law Bookstore
  • Follett Higher Education
  • Paul, MN FULL_TIME
  • Campus Store Leader - MH School of Law Bookstore
    St. Paul

    Position Overview

    As a Campus Store Leader, you will support a Market Leader or Campus Store Manager overseeing store operations. You will be responsible for driving results through sales growth while delivering the highest level of brand and operational excellence throughout the store by ensuring your team delivers an engaging customer service experience.

    You will cultivate an environment of mentorship and continuous development of your team members while staying engaged in financial metrics and store performance and support a Market Leader or Campus Store Manager with overall store operations.

    Consistently demonstrate Follett Values - One Team, Innovate & Create, Put People First, Do What's Right, Own the Results, Stand for Inclusion. Demonstrate proficiency in Follett Strategic Core Competencies - Thought, Results, People, and Self. You are required to maintain an availability that meets business needs.

    Responsibilities

    Driving Results/Sales: Execute store plans and daily operations for both traditional and rush (peak) periods consistent with company objectives. To include:

    • Execute sales promotions and special events (store, campus, community).
    • Partner with store leadership to review store financials and recalibrate goals to drive sales.
    • Operate cash registers and store systems to accept payments, place orders, and make changes adhering to safe cash handling procedures, including balancing cash drawer, preparing bank deposits, and daily opening and closing activities.
    • Maintain appropriate inventory control in alignment with store operational procedures.
    • Keep all areas of the store environment neat, clean, and organized.
    • Shipping/Receiving responsibilities.
    • Set sales floor to meet visual merchandise standards for General Merchandise and Course Materials.
    • Ensure the security of company assets and the safety of team members and customers, and adherence to company policies.
    • May review and approve store markups, markdowns, and write-offs within company guidelines.
    • Responsible for executing in-store course materials activities in collaboration with course materials leadership.

    Talent Management: Supervise the work activities of team members (FT/PT and temporary/seasonal) including:

    • Train and coach team members on company and store standards.
    • Ensure team members follow company and store policies, procedures, and standards.
    • Perform onboarding procedures for new hires.
    • Schedule team members' work hours within the store's operating budget.
    • Provide coverage for team members during breaks, lunch, vacation, or peak seasonal periods.

    Customer Service: Partner to create and maintain an engaging customer service culture, focused on solutions-based selling and an exceptional customer experience. To include:

    • Greet customers and answers phones to provide information, direct callers, and resolve escalated issues.
    • Drive market growth initiatives such as POS email collection.
    • Maintain service level agreements for OMS Orders.
    • Review customer feedback as provided by Market Leader or Campus Store Manager and proactively provide solutions to feedback.

    Campus Relationships: Communicate and partner with the campus to include:

    • Day-to-day communication of store operational activities.
    • Facilitate campus events.
    Other duties as assigned to support general store operations.

    New York City Applicants: $18.00-$25.88/hr

    State of California Applicants: $18.00-$25.88/hr

    State of Colorado Applicants: $15.00-$21.56/hr

    State of Montana Applicants: $15.00-$21.56/hr

    State of Rhode Island Applicants: $15.00-$21.56/hr

    State of Washington Applicants: $16.00-$23.00/hr


    • Associate's Degree or equivalent.
    • 0-5 years of relevant experience.
    • Academic retail experience is a plus.
    • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong customer service, communication, and presentation skills.
    • Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
    • Advanced relationship building, a demonstrated ability to influence a team, and customer outreach.
    • General computer skills.
    • Travel: minimal - less than 10%.

    Equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

     

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There were hundreds of independently-owned bookstores across the United States.
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Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. in Columbus, OH
These stores could not only survive, but also thrive, if they committed to becoming the best bookstore in their city at a specific genre (the best mystery, best western, best fishing — the best whatever bookstore).
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Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. in Winston Salem, NC
If you became the best boutique bookstore, your selection would be deeper and richer than B&N’s or Borders’, and you would succeed.
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