Retail Manager - Multi-Unit - Concordia Book Stop SGW

Position Overview

The Store Manager II Multi-Unit executes and provides leadership and oversight for all facets of bookstore operations including hiring, training, supervising, developing and motivating managers, supervisors, and team members, preparing and executing store operating plans, establishing and enhancing strong campus relations, guiding course materials activities, maintaining a high level of customer service throughout the store, delivering on General Merchandise expectations, demonstrating expert-level knowledge of Follett systems and strategies, and completing other necessary store activities as needed for multiple locations.

Effectively executes company programs and initiatives and conducts weekly visits to each of the units they oversee. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Resolves complaints and escalated issues in a timely and satisfactory manner. Partners with various support partners. Consistently demonstrates Follett Values.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full-cycle talent management, including recruiting, training, coaching and talent development for full-time, part-time, and temporary team members in all units they manage. Works to identify key talent to support the talent pipeline. Ensures effective performance management and maintains a culture of accountability. Develops cross-functional teams of engaged associates with the ability to execute initiatives and drive operational standards and business results. Provides staff training. Manages other staff managers and guides them in directing and coaching their staff. Develops and promotes a team environment and acts as a leader within the store to all staff levels. Makes decisions relating to the selection and deployment of staff in order to meet sales and labor budgets.
• Prepares and implements detailed operating plans for all store departments for standard operations, busy rush periods, and special events (athletics, graduation) for each store. Shares plans with managers and team members and leads/drives them to execution. Analyzes store financials and makes determinations regarding how to positively impact future sales/expense opportunities. Plans and prepares for promotions. Demonstrates a full understanding of capacity and velocity requirements, based on the previous history.
• Establishes, enhances, and maintains positive, responsive relationships with the campus community, particularly campus administration, athletics departments, faculty, and staff. Seeks out new ways to partner with campus regarding remote selling opportunities, maintaining Follett's campus presence, and resolving complex issues on an as-needed basis.
• Provides oversight and guidance for all facets related to course materials, to include managing and directing the work of the Course Materials Manager, review of enrollment numbers, past history, inventory levels, and current adoptions in order to ensure appropriate quantities for purchase and to buy back in all of their stores. Interacts with faculty and others as needed to gain access to adopted titles for the upcoming semester far in advance to maximize profit.
• Develops a customer-centric experience and engages team members in the delivery/execution of that objective. Provides the highest levels of customer service within the store and in all interactions with stakeholders. Manages the visual presentations to create an exciting shopping environment for customers in all their stores.
• Utilizes expert-level General Merchandise knowledge to execute corporate General Merchandise objectives, including allocation of floor space based on sales by department/sub-department for all their stores. Modifies plans to fit specific needs. Demonstrates strong understanding and utilization of visual merchandising tools, such as signage, planograms, and fixtures.
• Acts as 'store operations' subject matter expert to others within their region. Provide insight and counsel into the resolution of both simple and complex business situations. Partners with peers in the development of solutions for continuous business improvement.
• Ensures all back-office functions, including the preparation of invoices, the process of chargebacks, and coordination of stock shipments are completed in accordance with company directives and/or policies and procedures for all their stores.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Retail management or strong customer service experience; academic retail experience 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
• Proven success in managing multi-site store locations with volumes of $1M - $3M.