Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Florida

Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. directs and oversees all activities related to the operation of a university/college bookstore. Purchases new books, coordinates the sale of used books, orders new inventory as needed. Being a Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. ensures that the textbook inventory is aligned with the needs and class schedule of the students. Hires, trains, and supervises employees. Additionally, Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. prepares and manages the staff work schedule so that the store is adequately staffed. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Retail Manager - FSCJ South Bookstore
  • Follett Higher Education
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • Join the Follett Team, where employees are valued, respected, and offered career paths throughout its many campus locations.

    Follett serves over half of the students in the United States and works with 80,000 schools as a leading provider of education technology, services, and print and digital content. We're higher education's largest campus retailer and a hub for school spirit and community as we operate nearly 1,200 local campus stores and over 1,600 virtual stores across the continent. We take pride in the fact that for more than 140 years, we have been helping to improve people's lives by supporting a lifetime of learning and education.



    Pay Rate - $48,400 - $62,900 per year

    Position Overview

    As a Campus Store Manager, you will provide leadership for all facets of store operations. You will be responsible for inspiring teams to consistently drive results through sales growth while delivering the highest level of brand and operational excellence by ensuring your team delivers an engaging customer service experience.

    Through your expertise and influence, you will cultivate an environment of mentorship and continuous development of your team members while staying engaged in financial metrics, store performance, and short/long-term planning and support a Regional Manager with overall store and campus relationships and operations.

    Consistently demonstrate Follett Values - One Team, Innovate & Create, Put People First, Do What's Right, Own the Results, Stand for Inclusion. Demonstrate proficiency in Follett Strategic Core Competencies - Thought, Results, People, and Self.

    Responsibilities

    To learn more about Follett's benefits,

    Driving Results/Sales: Execute operating plans and daily operations for both traditional and rush (peak) periods consistent with company objectives. Including:

    • Execute sales promotions, special events, book signings, and preparation of merchandise displays, store layout, and advertising copy
    • Responsible for leading in-store course materials activities in collaboration with course materials leadership
    • Partner with Regional Manager to review store financials and adjust accordingly to drive sales. Responsible for meeting annual shrink budget
    • Review and approve store markups, markdowns, and write-offs within company guidelines
    • Ensures the security of company assets and the safety of associates and customers, and adherence to company policies

    Campus Relationships: Communicate and partner with the campus including:

    • Facilitation of campus and/or community events
    • Day-to-day communication of store operational activities
    • Strategic Partnership Reviews
    • Ensure campus outreach and engagement
    • Bookstore Advisory Committees

    Talent Management: Responsible for full cycle talent management, including:

    • Develop cross-functional teams of engaged team members with the ability to execute initiatives and drive operational standards to produce business results
    • Ensure effective performance management and maintain a culture of accountability
    • Recruit, train, coach, and develop all team members

    Customer Service: Partner to create and maintain an engaging customer service culture, focused on solutions-based selling and an exceptional customer experience. To include:

    • Develop and maintain relationships with customers, faculty, staff, administrators, vendors, and One Team Center staff to share information to improve and drive market share
    • Answer routine inquiries and handle escalated complaints
    • Ensure the store is neat, clean, and orderly
    • May oversee a café or convenience store and must ensure compliance with all health and food safety regulations

    Requirements

    Other duties as assigned to support general store operations.

    • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
    • 3-5 years of retail management or strong customer service experience
    • General Computer Skills
    • Academic retail experience is a plus
    • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
    • Vital 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
    • Travel: minimal - less than 10%

    Full time benefits: 

    • Medical, Dental, & Vison
    • Voluntary Insurance plans
    • 401k 100% company match (up to 4%)
    • 80 hours vacation sick days
    • 10 paid company holidays
    • Quarterly Bonus Plan 

    Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Assistant Retail Manager - University of Florida Bookstore
  • Follett Higher Education
  • Gainesville, FL FULL_TIME
  • Join the Follett Team, where employees are valued, respected, and offered career paths throughout its many campus locations.Follett serves over half of the students in the United States and works with...
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Assistant Store Manager - Keiser University - Lakeland Bookstore
  • Follett Higher Education
  • Lakeland, FL FULL_TIME
  • Assistant Store Manager - Keiser University - Lakeland BookstoreLakelandPosition Overview As an Assistant Store Manager, you will support a Market Leader or Campus Store Manager in oversight of store ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Campus Retail Team Lead - SCF Bookstore Bradenton
  • Follett Higher Education
  • Bradenton, FL FULL_TIME
  • Join the Follett Team, where employees are valued, respected, and offered career paths throughout its many campus locations.Follett serves over half of the students in the United States and works with...
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Campus Store Manager - Tallahassee CC Bookstore
  • Follett Higher Education
  • Tallahassee, FL FULL_TIME
  • Campus Store Manager - Tallahassee CC BookstoreTallahasseePosition Overview As a Campus Store Manager, you will provide leadership for all facets of store operations. You will be responsible for inspi...
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Campus Store Leader - Palm Beach Glade Bookstore
  • Follett Higher Education
  • Belle, FL FULL_TIME
  • Campus Store Leader - Palm Beach Glade BookstoreBelle GladePosition Overview As a Campus Store Leader, you will support a Market Leader or Campus Store Manager overseeing store operations. You will be...
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Director
  • Leadenhall Search & Selection
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Director
  • New York Kids Club
  • New York, NY
  • Job Type Full-time Description NY Kids Club & NY Preschool is New York's premier children's enrichment space and accredi...
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  • Insight Global
  • Macon, GA
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Director
  • Cyfle
  • Columbus, OH
  • About the job Director Salary: $ 156,500.00 We have partnered with a civil engineering firm in the Columbus, OH to provi...
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Director
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Description Our vision is to serve our community with care by creating a workplace environment that is fun and serves ou...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director
  • University of Texas at Dallas
  • Richardson, TX
  • Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number S05701P Position Title Director Functional Title Director, International ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • BioPhase
  • San Diego, CA
  • We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated DMPK Lead to join our seasoned drug discovery and early development team. Y...
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Photo Director/Associate Photo Director
  • Aquent
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • FANTASTIC PHOTO DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITY RELOCATION Assistance Provided if Needed Our client, a leading provider of shipping...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. jobs
$55,762 to $88,272

Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. in Houston, TX
There were hundreds of independently-owned bookstores across the United States.
January 28, 2020
Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. in Columbus, OH
These stores could not only survive, but also thrive, if they committed to becoming the best bookstore in their city at a specific genre (the best mystery, best western, best fishing — the best whatever bookstore).
December 07, 2019
Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. in Winston Salem, NC
If you became the best boutique bookstore, your selection would be deeper and richer than B&N’s or Borders’, and you would succeed.
February 19, 2020