Retail Manager
UNI Bookstore
Ensures adherence to trademark licensing compliance and other relevant state, federal, and university regulations; leads in the purchasing and managing of imprinted clothing and general merchandise inventory and program initiatives; directs in-store visual merchandising including displays, floor layout, and fixtures; analyzes market trends and implements industry changes; develops strategic and business plans and set goals accordingly; creates, reviews and analyzes complex database, financial and inventory reports; determines priorities for projects, set deadlines, and monitor progress; resolves point-of-sale (POS) and software system issues; directs and reconciles bi-annual physical inventory; assists in establishment of buyers open-to-buy plan and sales goals; initiates and interprets request for proposal (RFP) process through UNI Procurement Services while aiding in contract development; handles customer issues; and interviews, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates staff.
Bachelor’s degree; at least five years of retail buying, purchasing, or related experience; supervisory experience; excellent organizational, leadership, communication, negotiation, problem solving, analytical and decision making skills; and experience with Microsoft Office required. Frequent evening and weekend work will be necessary, including serving as the Manager on Duty. Occasional overnight travel will also be necessary. Industry specific textbook and general merchandise management software preferred.
UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Application materials received by September 27, 2021 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply select Apply now. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.