Manager of Retail Athletic Sales

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

2d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Retail Athletic Sales manages the Bear Necessities Fan Shop, a University Bookstore venue based in the Alfond Arena. Duties include managing daily store operations, organizing retail sales at university-sanctioned athletic events on and off campus, merchandising, and maintaining an inventory of clothing, gifts, and team sport apparel. The Manager works in collaboration with Bookstore management to unify merchandise offerings at all locations and on the web and strives to create a successful, blended retail operation that meets the financial objectives of the department and serves the licensed team sport apparel and souvenir needs of UMaine athletics patrons. This position schedules the student workforce at all Bookstore venues, plays a key role in maintaining procedures that ensure efficiency and fiscal responsibility in compliance with university policies and procedures, and supports the overall management of the department.

Requirements

• Education associated with a bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of directly related experience
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to represent the university to a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, administration, vendors, and visitors
• Exemplary sales, customer service, and people skills
• Supervisory experience and the ability to train, motivate, and lead staff
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with POS cash register systems and other web-based software
• The ability to handle a diverse set of responsibilities and tasks in a fast-paced setting, sometimes under pressure or in adverse conditions
• A willingness to promote Bear Necessities, UM Athletics, and the University of Maine institution at large
• Valid driver’s license in order to use a university vehicle(s) to transport products, equipment, and staff between on-and-off campus locations

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the UMaine campus
• Understanding of Bear Necessities' role within the multi-faceted university community
• Experience working with collegiate athletics, team sports, and/or sports fans
• Proven success supervising students

Responsibilities

• Managing daily store operations
• Organizing retail sales at university-sanctioned athletic events on and off campus
• Merchandising
• Maintaining an inventory of clothing, gifts, and team sport apparel
• Collaborating with Bookstore management to unify merchandise offerings
• Scheduling the student workforce at all Bookstore venues
• Maintaining procedures that ensure efficiency and fiscal responsibility in compliance with university policies and procedures
• Supporting the overall management of the department

Benefits

• Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• Retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager