Campus Store Manager - Replacement

IMPORTANT: Effective immediately for one year or until the return of the incumbent

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2024

SALARY RANGE: $72,911 - $97,212

JOB SUMMARY: UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FACETS OF THE CAMPUS STORE OPERATIONS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• day-to-day management of Campus store operations and online orders
• the procedures, coordination of work assignments, and supervision of all Campus store employees
• prepares yearly budget projections, and yearly work plan and participates in ongoing profitability reviews
• reviews historical sales performance and projects accordingly
• proposes marketing campaigns and oversees promotional events/sales and seasonal changes
• oversees store layout and visual displays in order to facilitate exposure and maximize sales
• oversees the ordering of College logo branding merchandise
• liaises with suppliers and negotiates all pricing
• oversees the merchandise purchases related to latest trends and customer needs
• prepares monthly and annual financial statement reports
• reports monthly sales as requested by Statistics Quebec
• prepares inventory lists for auditors
• liaises with the external auditors
• hires and oversees the training and scheduling of occasional workers during peak time
• conducts performance appraisals of Campus store staff
• reviews and approves all Campus store invoices and credits
• oversees the administration and ongoing training of Campus store personnel with the point-of-sale system (Bookware 3000)
• oversees the administration, purchasing, receiving, pricing, verification and preparation of faculty order lists
• prepares purchase orders according to department needs
• oversees the return of merchandise to suppliers and ensures the appropriate credit is recorded in the Bookware system
• ensures the notification to students regarding payment deadlines and outstanding payments
• inventory management including internal verification and controls
• daily sales journals, including daily cash reconciliation and balancing of all cashier's reports and deposits
• performs any other related tasks as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Marketing or related field or equivalent, and 2-3 years related experience in retail sales management

Specific Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Management and leadership skills suited to leading and motivating teams
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines
• Ability to coordinate simultaneous projects
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Advanced English (oral, written and comprehension)
• Intermediate French (oral, written and comprehension)

Testing may be required to demonstrate proficiency in and knowledge of the following:

• Advanced English (oral, written and comprehension)
• Intermediate French (oral, written and comprehension)
• Word (Intermediate)
• Excel (Intermediate)