Campus Store Manager

Union College • Schenectady, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The manager of the Union Campus Store oversees the retail and textbook sales operations for the College, serving in a key brand stewardship role on the Communications and Marketing team. The manager will provide strategic direction for the on-campus retail and textbook operation as well as the seasonal Union Spirit Shop, which operates at an off-campus arena during the men and women’s hockey seasons. The manager also will supervise a staff of full-time and student workers at both locations. The College seeks an energetic, collaborative and creative leader with strong retail and supervisory experience to help transition the Campus Store into a profitable retail operation and a true Union brand asset.

Requirements

• A minimum of seven (7) years of full-time retail or merchandising experience, inclusive of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of fashion/merchandising trends.
• Demonstrated success increasing sales in a retail setting.
• Experience in budgeting.
• Outstanding communications and marketing skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented working style.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks/priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness and availability to occasionally work on weekends and evenings.

Nice To Haves

• College/university retail experience and/or bookselling experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Modernizing Union’s textbook sales operation.
• Continue to develop merchandising improvements.
• Assess the short and long terms staffing needs of the operation.
• Collaborate with the VP and CMO on the creation of a strategic plan to realize the full potential of Campus Store operations; fully promote the Union brand.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed