Bookstore Manager On Duty: Lead & Grow a Team

Books A Million; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

Books-A-Million in Muncie, Indiana, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead the store as Manager On Duty, coach associates, and grow alongside the General Manager.

You’ll oversee daily operations, drive sales and guest satisfaction, create schedules, train staff, and uphold store standards while building strong ties with the community.

This is a full-time leadership role at a dynamic bookstore focused on growth through teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma and supervisory experience.
• Strong decision-making and communication abilities.
• Experience merchandising and leading teams in retail.
• Ability to supervise a large number of associates and uphold standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations as Manager On Duty.
• Coach and develop associates, ensuring exceptional customer service.
• Drive sales, manage schedules, and maintain store standards.
• Partner with the General Manager to grow leadership capability.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Communication skills

Merchandising

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Books-A-Million in Muncie, Indiana, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead the store as Manager On Duty, coach associates, and grow alongside the General Manager.

You’ll oversee daily operations, drive sales and guest satisfaction, create schedules, train staff, and uphold store standards while building strong ties with the community.

This is a full-time leadership role at a dynamic bookstore focused on growth through teamwork and accountability.