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Bookstore Manager at Leopold's Books Bar Caffè
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Job Description
- Req#: 24857
- Inventory Management:
- Oversee the selection and ordering of books and other products.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and manage returns and damages.
- Leadership & Management:
- Lead, train, and motivate a team of booksellers.
- Prepare weekly staff schedule
- Customer Service:
- Ensure an exceptional customer experience by providing friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Foster a welcoming atmosphere for all customers and community members.
- Sales & Marketing:
- Design store displays and special features
- Plan in-store promotions, author signings, and occasional off-site events.
- Financial Management:
- Prepare and manage the store’s budget.
- Monitor sales reports and analyze financial data to optimize performance.
- Ensure compliance with all financial policies and procedures.
- Make bank deposits, pick up change, and other general business administrative duties.
- Previous experience in retail, preferably in a bookstore or similar environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency with inventory management systems and point-of-sale software.
- A passion for books and reading.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Department Overview:
Leopold’s is an independent bookstore, bar, and caffe. We are open morning to midnight to offer an evening and late-night destination for book lovers. Our book selection is specially curated and arranged by country so readers can browse fiction, history, poetry, and cookbooks for any specific place on one shelf, all while enjoying eclectic international cocktails and wines. We are seeking an enthusiastic Bookstore Manager to lead our bookselling team, maintain our inventory, and ensure smooth operation of the bookstore.
Anticipated Hours Per Week
30 Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $21.00 to $26.00 Number Of Positions
1 Position Summary/Job Duties:
The Bookstore Manager will oversee bookselling operations, including sales, staff management, book buying, inventory control, and customer service. The ideal candidate will be passionate about books, highly detail-oriented and organized, and have strong leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Application Instructions:
If you are interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are passionate about joining our team to info@leopoldsmadison.com using the subject line “BOOK MANAGER JOB APPLICATION, (INSERT NAME)"
Contact:
Org: Leopold's Books Bar Caffe
Contact: Sam Brown
Web: www.leopoldsmadison.com
Email: info@leopoldsmadison.com
- Inventory Management:
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