Campus Store Manager PT (Milford)

Essential Functions
Manage day-to-day Campus Store operations under the direction of the Director of Campus Stores ensuring efficient reliable and customer-focused service during scheduled hours and in accordance with established College policies and procedures. Monitor and support the financial operations of the Campus Store including sales analysis purchasing cash handling financial recordkeeping and preparation of daily monthly and year-end sales and financial reports. Support budget planning and fiscal accountability within established guidelines. Coordinate the selection procurement and availability of required tool kits for instructional programs ensuring appropriate quantities accurate pricing and timely availability for student purchase each academic term. Manage purchasing and inventory planning for general merchandise including apparel food items technology accessories school supplies gifts and other products based on customer needs sales trends available resources and established purchasing guidelines. Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and sales representatives to support competitive pricing appropriate product selection product availability and timely resolution of purchasing and fulfillment issues. Coordinate receiving inventory control merchandising and product presentation including receiving shipments pricing stocking displays inventory tracking and reconciliation and coordination of the annual physical inventory process. Oversee online order processing and fulfillment to ensure order accuracy timely processing appropriate communication with customers and consistent service standards. Coordinate textbook buyback activities including preparation for and execution of end-of-semester buyback operations in accordance with established College procedures and vendor requirements. Supervise and support Campus Store employees in accordance with College policies and procedures including participating in recruitment and selection onboarding and training scheduling performance management and other personnel activities as assigned or delegated. Promote a supportive accountable and collaborative work environment. Manage and maintain point-of-sale ( POS ) inventory control and other store systems ensuring accurate transactions reliable records effective inventory tracking and efficient daily operations. Operate and support store technology and equipment including computers printers copiers calculators labeling systems and related retail equipment. Implement established operational procedures and pricing practices and provide recommendations to the Director regarding merchandise selection pricing margins inventory levels operational efficiency and opportunities to improve sales and financial performance. Maintain current knowledge of retail operations textbook and merchandise management merchandising practices customer service technology and industry trends and apply relevant practices to improve Campus Store operations and the customer experience. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with students faculty staff administrators vendors and other members of the campus community providing responsive professional and high-quality customer service. Promote a Culture of Belonging Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students faculty members and college employees feel welcomed valued and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the Colleges policies and programming related to access fair employment and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent Three (3) years* of retail or merchandising experience. * An associates degree in Business Administration retailing or a related area will substitute for one (1) year of the required retailing experience.