General Manager Salaried

Books A Million; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Books-A-Million in Matthews, NC is seeking a General Manager (Manager On Duty) to run the day-to-day operations of 2nd & Charles stores, leading the store team to maximize sales and customer service. You will oversee all store operations, train and develop staff, manage budgets and inventory, ensure security and policy compliance, and build community partnerships to improve the store's reputation.

This full-time role requires open availability, strong leadership, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree in business preferred.
• Ability to supervise a large number of associates.
• Successful completion of required background screenings.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and merchandising skills.
• Open availability for varied shifts and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations as Manager On Duty to maximize sales and customer service.
• Provide effective leadership, training, development, and accountability for store team.
• Recruit, coach, and develop the management staff.
• Ensure security, policy adherence, and efficient product flow.
• Create schedules and daily agendas to match store business needs.
• Maintain budget control and inventory levels within monthly targets.
• Foster community relations and partnerships to enhance reputation.
• Handle customer concerns to achieve satisfactory resolutions.
• Duties may vary with store size or volume.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Management

Development

Action Orientation

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Business Degree Preferred

Job description

US:NC:Matthews | Retail | ACTIVE FULL TIME

Posted 4 days ago

Description

Job Description

The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of 2nd & Charles stores as a Manager On Duty in conjunction with the management team to maximize sales and customer service. The General Manager also oversees the execution of all aspects of store operations by providing effective leadership, achieving maximum sales and profits, controlling budgetary expenses, and managing the store team through training, development, and accountability.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maximizes profits and customer service by leading assigned category team and operating the store in adherence to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Maintains the physical security of the Books-A-Million store they are assigned, and in doing so is a key-holding member of management.
• Plans, organizes, and directs store activities with the assistance of other store management.
• Maintains category merchandising and cleanliness and ensures operational efficiency.
• Maintains used category cadencing and stock levels within the monthly budget.
• Ensures highest level of customer service and handles customer complaints to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Ensures efficient product flow within the store.
• Recruits and hires talent for the store team.
• Coaches, trains, and develops the Management staff.
• Facilitates effective communication to all store associates through daily briefings, and weekly and monthly meetings.
• Audits buyback throughout the day to ensure all policies and procedures are being followed.
• Creates the store schedule to provide adequate coverage for all aspects of the store.
• Enhance store’s reputation by establishing and maintaining good community relations and partnerships.
• Drops off bank deposit and picks up change order as needed.
• Creates schedules and daily agendas to match store business needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• *Duties may vary depending on store size or store volume.

Scheduling Requirements

• All managers follow the 3 or 4 Manager Rotation schedule, depending on the number of managers in the store.
• All managers must have open availability and be able to work opening shifts, closing shifts, or other shifts as needed, OR have availability approved by District Manager if open availability is not possible.
• All managers work 45 hours per week. (40 regular hours + 5 overtime hours)

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Management and Development
• Action Orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree in business-related field preferred
• 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

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use hands/arms to operate a keyboard and telephone for repetitive motion activities
• Must be able to lift or team lift objects up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
• Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without an assistive device
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job