Gift Shop Assistant Manager - Rotational Hours - Full Time - AGH

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Gift Shop Operations Coordinator to support department management, budgeting, inventory, and quality control across gift shop locations. The role involves assisting with human resources, vendor relations, and fundraising events under the Auxiliary Gift Shop Committee.

You will help implement promotions, manage POS systems, monitor costs and revenues, train staff, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards while maintaining excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years retail experience.
• Strong willingness to support fundraising and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Assists manager with managing merchandise and buying operations including attending trade shows and inventory.
• Assists with promotions and marketing tools to drive sales.
• Forecasts and manages gift shop costs, revenues and department expenses; helps budget standards.
• Guides personnel; trains and mentors staff; ensures adequate coverage.
• Manages and troubleshoots the Point of Sale system.
• Oversees fundraising events and maintains relationships with vendors and sponsors.
• Supports Special projects for the Auxiliary Gift Shop Committee and attends meetings.
• Ensures compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Allegheny Health Network

General Overview

Assists with the management and oversight of the department operations including budgeting, inventory management and quality, and assists with management of human resources for both gift shop locations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists manager with managing merchandise and buying operations including but not limited to attending major trade shows, completing year end physical inventory, and meeting with sales representatives to remain up to date on current trends and seasonal needs. (20%)
• Assists manager with building customer awareness through promotions and marketing tools such as developing and implementing new programs for sales development. (20%)
• Assists manager with forecasting and managing all gift shop costs, revenues and overall department expenses; assists manager with developing and maintaining budgetary standards to ensure a cost effective operation; assists manager with financial obligations and buyer responsibilities. (15%)
• Guides personnel in the performance of their job duties and responsibilities; assists in maintaining standards of service and ensures adequate coverage for operational needs; trains and mentors staff. (10%)
• Assists with managing and maintaining an operational Point of Sale system, including troubleshooting system failures. (10%)
• Manages fundraising events including but not limited to maintaining and establishing relationships with outside vendors for sales events, sponsorships and all other needs of the Auxiliary. (10%)
• Implements special projects at the request of the Auxiliary Gift Shop Committee. Regularly attends Auxiliary Gift Shop Committee meetings on behalf of the Gift Shop Manager. (10%)
• Maintains compliance of all hospital and regulatory agencies. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• 2 years retail experience

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration

Equal Employment Opportunity

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