JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, supervises the daily operations of a book
store department which may include merchandise selection, order
processing, marketing and personnel supervision. Provides full
technical advice to management concerning merchandising items within
area of responsibility.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Oversees daily operations of bookstore department within
established institution and store policies and guidelines.
2. Supervises and trains subordinate personnel; determines work
priorities, plans, schedules, assigns and reviews work.
3. Performs analysis of sales trends, analyses of gross margin and
payroll performance. Makes operational decisions regarding
margins for inventory levels, shrinkage controls, and marketing.
4. Executes proper procedures concerning timely and accurate
paperwork flow.
5. Performs merchandising and customer service activities.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE: Four years related work experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of retail sales operations and mechandising
practices and procedures. Skill in the use of computer keyboards,
calculators and cash registers. Ability to make arithmetic
computations; to communicate and interact effectively with customers,
campus community, vendors, and employees; to stand and walk for
extensive periods; to lift, transport, and stock merchandise weighing
up to 50 lbs; to supervise and train merchandising personnel.
OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries
and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.