Assistant Manager Campus Store

Duties may include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in the development of goals and objectives short and long-range plans and budgets for income and service enhancements for Campus stores. Track and analyze retail operations in order to ensure efficient and profitable operations. Initiate and implement policies and procedures for Campus stores.

• Assist in the supervision of the daily operations of the campus stores. Participate in administrative and other operations duties to include the opening and closing the stores in accordance with established policies and procedures working on the sales floor as needed stocking shelves and displays as needed cleaning and maintenance store spaces as needed resolving customer relations concerns etc. Ensure operations are in compliance with various federal and state regulations.

• Oversee the selection purchase and display of merchandise for the College stores. Prepare and process purchase orders and journal entries in accordance with the Colleges procurement policies and procedures ensure accuracy of shipments verify correct discounts make appropriate extensions and enter and maintain purchase order information in the point-of-sale system. Maintain vendor relationships to ensure the quality of goods and services received.

• Provide guidance and direction to the student staff of the College stores. Plan manage and direct staff assignments set goals and work schedules as needed; ensure adequate staffing levels and efficient usage of facilities.

• Assist with the sale purchase receipt and transfer of special-order items to internal and external customers. Respond to requests in a timely and organized fashion. Help coordinate the purchase and transfer of paraphernalia for standing College events e.g. Commencement regalia College rings Convocation pins etc.

Qualifications:

Formal training beyond high school and a minimum of 3 years previous experience in retail or a related industry; previous marketing planning and coordinating sales promotions and advertising experience; previous inventory management experience and familiarity with point of sale operating systems and inventory control systems; strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills and ability to work well with the public with an emphasis on customer service; strong computer skills with a thorough knowledge of computer operating systems; familiarity with multiple computer based programs i.e. Windows Operating System Email Internet Explorer Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel and POS Operating systems; ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. is required. College store experience preferred.