Do you LOVE BOOKS???
This Book Operations Manager Position Is For You, If You Would Enjoy BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS and..
Being responsible for bookstore and book operations through management & training, direct responsibility, leading by example, and coordination across the location
Being responsible for ensuring local compliance with all book & bookstore specific processes & brand standards, as well as achieving sales & profit goals, fostering a local bookselling culture, and exemplifying Hudson’s core values at Ink by Hudson
Working at Boston Logan International Airport
What We Will Offer You:
A rate of pay of $60,000- $65,000 per year
A 20% off Hudson Employee Discount
A 50% off Hudson Food & Beverage Discount
The Team is counting on you as a Book Operations Manager to:
Love Books...Did I say you must LOVE BOOKS?
Provide flexibility for an open work schedule that will include weekends and holidays
Oversee 10 sales associates
Oversee a variety of stores located in Boston Logan International Airport
Some of our company-offered benefits for you and your family include:
Health & Well Being: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Various Personal and Parental Leave Programs
Retirement Programs & Matching Employee Contributions: 401K & RRSP
Employee Recognition & Anniversary Programs
Training, Development, and Growth Opportunities
Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Programs
Book Operations Manager Key Accountabilities:
Through management & training, direct responsibility, leading by example, and coordination across the location, ensure local compliance with all book & bookstore specific processes & brand standards such as promotions, ordering, receiving, returns, merchandising, and customer service while ensuring compliance with all company policies, processes, and standards within areas of responsibility
Ensure space & quantity survey information is correct for bookstores, books & sidelines
Monitor bookstore & book department sales and performance locally. Identify goals & issues, create solutions, and celebrate successes; share results as appropriate
Assist in recruiting, hiring, training & development for local booksellers
Make recommendations to General Manager & decisions as appropriate for scheduling and staffing levels to ensure operational & financial success in bookstores, book, & sideline related activities across the location. Directly oversee book associates
Manage or ensure completion of all administrative responsibilities of the location including book related system tasks (receiving, returns, inventory, local associate access & training) in SAP, Worldlink, & Basil on a timely & accurate basis
Order, receive & return books and other bookstore merchandise (sidelines, gifts, records, magazines)
Ensure stores are merchandised to maximize sales potential of key titles
Organize, order & create displays & sections for thematic, locally themed, and/or locally outperforming titles, categories & products as appropriate within company guidelines and to maximize sales
Participate in & encourage a bookselling culture locally – share book information & recommendations with booksellers & customers, write & solicit shelf-talkers, encourage employee discount or lending library, train hand-selling & book specific customer service, etc.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of & interest in the book business and bookselling
Be proficient in Excel and computer skills
Be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time, work in a varied environment, and be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least five years previous retail management experience that included general merchandise and/or book merchandising
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Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Edelweiss, SAP, and/or Basil book system
Associates degree or above
Five or more years of retail store management experience
Previous multi-store management experience