Institutional Retail Manager
Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
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Job Summary
JOB TITLE: Institutional Retail Manager
LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul MN 55102
COMPENSATION: Typical starting range $78187.20 - $97716.00 annually
STATUS & HOURS: Full-time regular (approximately 2080 annual hours) position. This is a full-time 40 hours per week position with the option to work some days remotely. Some travel is expected with this position for visiting retail outlets around the state.
BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.
DESIGNATION: Supervisory
POSTING DATE: May 26 2026
DEADLINE DATE: June 23 2026
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Societys career center at include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.
DESCRIPTION: This position exists to provide the overall planning purchasing product development merchandising management and administration of the MNHS retail program. The Institutional Retail Manager leads the Minnesota Historical Society retail strategy with planning design and merchandise ordering and guides the operation of a sites respective retail operations. This position leads the Retail Team in implementing the departments business merchandising and revenue plans and annual and long-range planning.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Provide vision and oversight of MNHS retail strategy and operations; 2) Provide supervision support and guidance to assigned staff as well as oversight of the day-to-day operations of the department; and 3) Lead a network-wide retail management collaborative team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
Five years of experience in retail management in a supervisory role
Knowledge of business practices human resource management techniques budgeting and financial management
Knowledge of retail operations product ordering inventory management product development cash handling requirements and related duties.
Familiarity with design principles and experience collaborating with designers.
Knowledge or ability to learn ticketing inventory and online merchandising systems.
Ability to multitask in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to plan organize implement and evaluate plans.
Willingness to work a flexible daily and/or weekly schedule based on seasonal needs.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Valid drivers license.
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS IN OR KNOWLEDGE OF:
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining positive relationships with individuals and groups
Effective oral and written communication skills to communicate with staff public and vendors.
Excellent human relations skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ten years of experience in retail management in a supervisory role
Knowledge or affinity for Minnesota history.
Experience working in a mission-driven cultural organization.
Should you have questions with the application process emailor call MNHS Job Line at .
At MNHS we dont just accept difference we celebrate it we support it and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees our products and services and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum and we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
