Books Store Leader: Manager On Duty & Team Builder

Books A Million; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health & Wellness

Financial Protection

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Books-A-Million in Mississippi is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead the store as Manager On Duty, coach Associates, and work alongside the General Manager to run daily operations, achieve sales, and control expenses.

You will develop a strong team, schedule effectively, and ensure a welcoming, community-focused store. If you love books and have leadership experience, this role offers growth opportunities as you advance toward store leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisor role is required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act in a mature and conscientious manner.
• Ability to supervise a large number of associates.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and merchandising skills.
• Successful completion of all required background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations as Manager On Duty in conjunction with the management team.
• Oversee execution of store operations and drive sales and profits.
• Set expectations, create momentum, and ensure the team delivers its best each day.
• Coach and develop Associates to grow into leadership roles.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Decision making

Communication

Accountability

Staff development

Education

Business-related degree

Tools

POS systems

Cash registers

Job description

Books-A-Million in Mississippi is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead the store as Manager On Duty, coach Associates, and work alongside the General Manager to run daily operations, achieve sales, and control expenses.

You will develop a strong team, schedule effectively, and ensure a welcoming, community-focused store. If you love books and have leadership experience, this role offers growth opportunities as you advance toward store leadership.