Spirit Shop and Bookstore Manager: St. Vincent - St. Mary High School

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School seeks a Spirit Shop and Bookstore Manager to oversee operations, manage inventory, and enhance the school's brand. This part-time role involves customer service, merchandising, and financial management, requiring strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Proficient computer skills and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookstore inventory and sales operations.
• Develop student volunteer groups for store coverage.
• Analyze sales figures and prepare end-of-month reports.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Tools

Point of sale systems

Job description

Spirit Shop and Bookstore Manager: St. Vincent - St. Mary High School

St. Vincent - St. Mary High School

Akron, Ohio

Job Title: Spirit Shop and Bookstore Manager Department: Business Office Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Direct Reports: None FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt Status Type: Part Time EEO-1: Sales Classification: Regular Job Code: Hourly - 2 Revised: 10/28/2024

ABOUT ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL: St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM) is a Catholic, college-preparatory school with a rich tradition of academic excellence, faith formation, and student success. Rooted in the Marianist tradition, we are committed to educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—while fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Our dedicated faculty and staff play a vital role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow, inspiring students to achieve their full potential through rigorous academics, meaningful service, and a vibrant extracurricular experience. We are seeking passionate and mission-driven individuals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of excellence.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Bookstore Manager is energetic, passionate, and well-organized managing the St. Vincent-St. Mary bookstore products and services while enhancing the STVM brand and providing a significant revenue stream for the school, and is responsible for the operation of both the physical and online stores. This role includes managing and purchasing inventory, merchandising, and budgeting while maintaining accurate records associated with cash, inventories, and end of month reporting. The Bookstore Manager is responsible for the store’s sales and marketing. This is a part time role for 25-30 hours per week. It is a five day a week position mainly during the daytime but a few evenings will be required. It is a 12-month position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Develop a group of student volunteers to help cover open store hours, some sporting events, and other special events held on campus. • Purchasing all store inventory. Keeping product fresh and new, staging new items to fill in as older product sells. • Generate reports to understand and analyze sales figures looking for trends, slow moving inventory, and anticipate customer needs. • Responsible for preparing end of month reports. • Stay current on industry trends to maximize sales. • Maintain an appealing sales floor (arrange, clean, organize product and space within the store). • Reorganize bookstore layout and make changes as needed. • Maintain accurate sales and inventory records. • Provide exceptional customer service. • Builds effective relationships with coworkers, students, parents, alumni, vendors, and all customers • Problem solving, decision making, and financial analysis. • Creatively and consistently conceptualize and drive new ways to solve business challenges. • Maintains adequate supply of cash and currency to cover daily needs. • Responsible for maintaining point of sale and mobile payment operations. • Collaborate with Director of Marketing and Communication to develop communication content and advertising. • Complete quarterly physical inventory counts. • Collaborate with other departments regarding special project needs and events. • Will be a part of a group of employees who rotate to help cover the front desk as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong customer service skills. • Excellent communications skills, including writing, and speaking. • Proficient computer skills. • Working knowledge of point of sale systems. • Demonstrated analytical skills. • Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Prolonged periods of sitting and standing. • Lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. St. Vincent – St. Mary High School is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit cover letter and resume to [e-mail]

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