Retail Store Leader — Grow Sales & Service Excellence

Follett Higher Education; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 26,863 - 29,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with 100% company match

Vacation and sick days

Paid company holidays

Quarterly bonus plan

Job summary

A leading educational retail company is seeking an Assistant Retail Manager at the University of Rhode Island to support store operations and drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of customer service and oversee a team in delivering an excellent retail experience. Responsibilities include managing staff schedules, training new hires, and maintaining inventory systems. The role offers competitive hourly pay along with a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Retail or bookstore experience preferred (0–5 years).
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• General computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support store operations and drive sales growth.
• Supervise and train sales team members.
• Ensure customer service excellence.
• Manage cash handling and inventory.

Skills

Retail sales management

Customer service

Team leadership

Merchandising standards

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Point of sale systems

Job description

A leading educational retail company is seeking an Assistant Retail Manager at the University of Rhode Island to support store operations and drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of customer service and oversee a team in delivering an excellent retail experience. Responsibilities include managing staff schedules, training new hires, and maintaining inventory systems. The role offers competitive hourly pay along with a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan with company match.