Weekend Bookstore Manager or Assistant Manager

Job Summary

The Weekend & Evening
* Assistant Manager oversees daily operations of The End Bookstore focusing on people management, and operational excellence. This role fosters a welcoming environment for staff and customers. Key responsibilities include managing bookseller tasks, supporting in-store marketing efforts, and collaborating with the broader management team.

• Daily Operations:
  • Manage daily store operations, including scheduling and opening/closing procedures.
  • Ensure smooth communication between all team members.
  • Manage author and non-author events on weekends and some weekday evenings.
• Team Management:
  • Supervise and schedule booksellers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Train and mentor staff to deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Create and Manage Monthly and Daily schedules.
• Customer Service:
  • Lead by example to provide excellent customer service.
  • Resolve customer concerns and ensure a positive shopping experience
  • Lead coordinator for B2B and school sales.
• Work closely with the leadership team.
• Manager to align strategies and execute store initiatives.
• Maintain visually appealing, organized displays and implement merchandising strategies.
• Coordinate product setups for new releases, events, and promotions with Buyer and management

• Must love BOOKS!
• Min 2+ years of retail experience, bookselling a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with retail POS systems, MS Office, Google and other planning software.
• Please note experience in any of the following programs:
  Anthology, Edelweiss, Indie commerce (2.0), Eventbrite, or Canva(pro).
• Interest in marketing, event management, graphic design, and/or writing and editing a plus.

• Weekends, 9am - 5pm, including holidays, and one week day per week. Approximately 20-25 hrs per/week
• Weekdays, evening events.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform lifting tasks up to 50 lbs.

We will be accepting applications through the end of July. Start date early/mid-August, prior to the busy Fall/Winter season.

$10-15/hr, depending on experience.

Holiday bonus and program incentives per defined role.

Membership to Libro.fm, along with free pre-release audio books.

Advance Reading Copy books.

This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine impact.