Assistant General Manager

Books A Million; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Books-A-Million in New Bern, NC is seeking an Assistant General Manager to step up, run the floor, and grow into the leader who runs the store. You will lead as Manager On Duty alongside the General Manager, coaching Associates who keep the store running and learning every side of the business.

This leadership role focuses on delivering strong store results, building a high-energy team, and connecting the community with its next great book.

Responsibilities

• Store Leadership & Results: lead the team and drive customer experience and sales.
• Set the pace for the store by leading your team and running the operation in line with company policies, procedures, and guidelines, bringing people together, creating an exceptional customer experience, and driving strong business results through the decisions you make every day.
• Grow as a leader with every shift you lead. As Manager On Duty, support the General Manager and help shape the store's performance.

Job description

US:NC:New Bern | Retail | ACTIVE FULL TIME

Description

Job Description

About the Job

A passion for books isn't a bonus here, it's the foundation. You'll bring that energy to the sales floor every day and build a team that shares it. Ready to step up, run the floor, and grow into the leader who runs the whole store? As Assistant General Manager, you'll lead the store as a Manager On Duty, coach the Associates who keep it running, and learn every side of the business alongside your General Manager. This is a leadership role based in one of our Books-A-Million retail store locations, built for leaders who are ready to grow.

Role Summary

The Assistant General Manager manages the day-to-day operation of the store as a Manager On Duty in conjunction with the management team. Working alongside the General Manager, you'll assist with overseeing the execution of all aspects of store operations - providing effective leadership, achieving maximum sales and profits, controlling budgetary expenses, and managing the store team through training, development, and accountability. Every shift is a chance to sharpen the skills it takes to lead a store: ownership of results, a love of books, and a knack for bringing out the best in people. Book retail is always evolving, and great stores stay connected to what readers are discovering, loving, and looking for next. Here, you'll help shape how your community finds its next favorite book, author, or story.

Role Responsibilities

Store Leadership & Results

• Help create a store that feels welcoming, vibrant, and connected to the community around it.


• Set the pace for the whole store by leading your team and running the operation in line with company policies, procedures, and guidelines, bringing people together, creating an exceptional customer experience, and driving strong business results through the decisions you make every day.


• Grow as a leader with every shift you lead. As Manager