Store Manager Needed - NCCU
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Posted By: Jon C. on July 21, 2008 Bring your energy and enthusiasm to this leadership role by developing relationships on campus with students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking a highly responsible, customer service driven leader who possesses 3-4 years retail management experience, and who thrives in a fast paced, challenging and ever changing environment. This person is responsible for driving sales, financial management and ensuring store profit and productivity goals are met. Area of responsibility includes over a Million in sales volume with 79% of sales in text (1500 titles). Key components of this management position would include: 1. Providing outstanding customer service to a diverse customer base including faculty, students, and staff 2. Demonstrating financial and business acumen 3. Providing an atmosphere with open and honest communication that respects the ideas and opinions of others 4. Creating a learning environment that provides growth and development of associates 5. Being actively involved with campus activities, leadership groups and organizations 6. Being open minded, creative and solutions oriented 7. Managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines 8. Being cooperative, committed to common goal and respectful of team and associates 9. Recruiting, hiring, and training quality associates 10. Maintaining a commitment to a strong community presence through on and off campus partnerships 11. Overseeing all departments within the bookstore 12. Performing additional duties as assigned by Regional Manager Required Skills: 1. Bachelor's Degree required 2. Three to four years of retail management within the bookstore industry preferred 3. Strong written and verbal communication skills 4. Strong business acumen and analytical skills 5. Ability to build teams and partnerships 6. Proven track record with people management and development 7. Accountable for actions and follows through on commitment 8. Results oriented, with the ability to multi-task, delegate and drive results 9. Profit and loss knowledge in order to drive sales and control expenses 10. Retail knowledge of store operations and concepts, retail computer systems, and merchandising standards Follett provides a competitive, comprehensive and cost-effective benefits program that includes: 1. Three Medical Options (Health Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account, HMO) 2. Two Dental Options (PPO, DMO) 3. Vision Discount Program 4. Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependant Care 5. Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan (dollar for dollar match up to 4%) 6. Two Weeks Paid Vacation After One Year (one week in the first year after six months) 7. 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Manager Approved Career-Enhancing Courses 8. 100% Matching of Qualified Charitable Donations 9. Store Discounts on Books and Merchandise 10. Eleven Paid Holidays (8 Observed Holidays, 3 Personal Days) We value people and it shows in everything we do. That's why we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To become part of our dynamic world and learn more about this exciting position, we encourage you to make your move now and visit us online to submit resumes at: http://www.fheg.follett.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming individuals with diverse talents and backgrounds. Please contact Francine Ulrich at fulrich@fheg.follett.com for further information on the job opening described above. Contact Information Company: Follett Higher Education Group Company Summary: Follett Higher Education Group is a family-owned bookstore provider that has operated with integrity and respect for over 135 years. We manage more than 800 campus bookstores in the United States and Canada. The Follett Higher Education Group is committed to its values - value for our customers and our associates. Follett provides many career opportunities throughout the United States and Canada, all with industry-leading compensation, excellent benefits, extensive training and career-enhancing packages. We are dedicated to promoting from within, which means tremendous career opportunities and advancement. The reason Follett is a great place to work is as diverse as the people who work here. No matter what you are looking for in a career, you will find it at Follett. We offer the strength and stability of an industry leader along with a distinguished history of retail bookstore management services to the educational community. We haven’t, however, lost the intimacy of a small family-owned company. North Carolina Central University was chartered in 1909 and opened its doors to students in 1910 as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua. NCCU is a comprehensive university offering programs at the baccalaureate, master's, professional and selected doctoral levels. It is the nation's first public liberal arts institution founded for African-Americans. Musical organizations and activities in the area include blues, jazz, and gospel festivals, community bands, symphony orchestras, and choral societies, Museums dedicated to art, the sciences, history, and similar topics are located in the area, as are several theaters performing both classical and contemporary drama. http://www.nccu.edu/index.cfm Contact: Francine Ulrich E-mail: fulrich@fheg.follett.com If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Jon C.
Benefits Management Analyst, State of Ohio Hampton University class of 2004 Member Since July 2003 |
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