Overview: The Campus Store Manager plans, organizes, and directs the operation of the Brewster Academy campus store and mailroom on a full-time, twelve-month basis. This position will be responsible for all aspects of campus store operations including inventory and sales management, implementation of marketing initiatives and online sales, financial controls and budget management, and providing in-going and out-going mail services (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc).

Summary of essential job functions

• Manage the purchase and sale of school supplies, school apparel, and general merchandise;

• Coordinate with faculty and staff to ensure the availability of necessary school materials and supplies;

• Ensure timely distribution of incoming mail, preparation of outgoing mail, oversee maintenance and operation of the postage meter, assignment of boarding students & residential faculty/staff mailboxes, liaison with the USPS, FedEx, UPS, and other mail delivery agencies;

• Develop and implement retailing policies including pricing, sales, margins, and product mix, while maintaining a priority of serving the needs of students, faculty, and staff;

• Maintain operating and accounting records, including monthly cash reconciliation, sales and inventory reports, invoice approvals;

• Develop and implement campus store operating procedures, and recommend appropriate related policies;

• Develop, implement, and maintain the operating budget of the campus store; review monthly profits and loss budgets;

• Manage online campus storefront via Shopify;

• Coordinate marketing initiatives including implementation of online sales;

• Coordinate campus store activities with other school departments for special events/programs. Provide coverage of operating hours during key student, parent, and alumni events;

• Supervise part-time employees;

• Assist Controller and/or Chief Financial Officer with special projects as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities required

• Minimum of five years experience working in a retail management position.

• Knowledge of retail operating principles, practices and procedures, including those of cashiering, budgeting and accounting, supervision, marketing/retailing, and inventory maintenance and control.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform the duties as described above; ability to plan and organize retail operations to meet operational objectives in accordance with School goals; ability to work effectively with both internal and external constituents, provide excellent customer service, and maintain the image of the School.