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Bookstore Manager Job at Bradfield Consulting
Our client, a fully registered holding company with several
subsidiaries is looking for a Bookstore Manager to join their growing
team.
Job Title: Manager, Bookstore
Reporting
to the Group Managing Director, the Bookstore Manager will be
responsible for the overall planning and organizing of the Bookstore
operations to meet profitability objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES• Plan, organize, and supervise Bookstore operations to meet profitability objectives
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Manages the operation of a store unit, including purchasing of supplies
and books, special orders, receiving and shipping, and return of
overstocked or defective merchandise.
• Assess academic and store needs for all resale and store supply products, including textbooks.
• Research products and negotiate pricing, quality and delivery.
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Works with faculty and vendors to acquire and assure availability of
new/used texts and class supplies to customers and students.
• Oversee and participate in the physical inventory of merchandise and data entry into computer.
• Provide Comptroller with supporting documentation necessary for yearend audit.
• Manage the bookstore’s spending and regularly monitor budget information.
• Work collaboratively with Administration to prepare the annual budget request.
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Represents the organization at various community and/or business
meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new
programs and/or policies.
• May oversee or manage the operation of auxiliary services such as vending machines or student service areas.
Generate purchase orders, set pricing for resale.
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Supervise personnel which typically includes recommendations for
hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and
problem resolution.
• Oversees and coordinates the payment of
invoices and freight bills on blanket purchase orders, small purchase
orders, and check requests.
• Research and recommend programs,
policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of
the bookstore function, including new software, internal controls, new
electronic payment technologies, and customer service.
• Review daily cash receipts and ensure bookstore operations are maintaining profitability.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES• Excellent Negotiation Skills.
• Broad base of basic retailing knowledge and skills.
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Good customer relation skills; ability to deal effectively with a wide
variety of store clientele, outside vendors and organizations
• Must be proficient in the use of a computer, including spreadsheet and word software.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and have the initiative to work independently to meet deadlines and resolve issues.
• Good administrative, supervisory and budget management skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE•
4 to 6 years of relevant retail experience, preferably in a Printing
Press, Publishing house or a University Bookstore managing Bookstore
operations
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Broad knowledge of retail sales operations and management,
merchandising, computerized applications of Point-of-Sales; textbook
management; and accepted business and retail, publisher and vendor
practices.
• Business Development/Marketing Skills is an Added advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, Accounting or other related disciplines.
• Good general understanding of bookstore/Publishing operations, preferably within a University.
• Broad knowledge of retail sales operations and management, merchandising, computerized applications of Point-of-Sales
How to Apply
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