Co-Manager: Books, Pop Culture & Team Leader

Books A Million; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Life insurance & disability coverage

Job summary

Books-A-Million in Newark, DE, seeks a Co-Manager to run the store as Manager On Duty with the management team, bringing the merchandising plan to life across books, vinyl, movies, and more. Lead a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive sales while maintaining store standards.

You'll grow future leaders, coach Associates and Leads, and ensure operations run smoothly from the sales floor to the buy counter. Join a team passionate about books, pop culture, and community.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous supervisor role experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Successful completion of required background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead with ownership every shift as Manager On Duty with the team.
• Drive sales and standout service by leading category teams and buy counter decisions.
• Create a safe, welcoming store environment where associates can thrive.
• Develop associates and leads through coaching and training.
• Maintain daily communications to align goals, plans, and outcomes.
• Ensure merchandising plan execution and store standards across sections.
• Oversee stock levels, buyback, and operational flow to keep the store fresh.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Books-A-Million in Newark, DE, seeks a Co-Manager to run the store as Manager On Duty with the management team, bringing the merchandising plan to life across books, vinyl, movies, and more. Lead a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive sales while maintaining store standards.

You'll grow future leaders, coach Associates and Leads, and ensure operations run smoothly from the sales floor to the buy counter. Join a team passionate about books, pop culture, and community.