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General Summary

Westminster School has an exciting opportunity for a Campus Store Manager on its Simsbury, CT campus.  The Campus Store Manager oversees and directs the day-to-day management of the campus store, including daily activities and schedules, inventory management, and distribution of materials.  Reporting to the Director of Business Services, the Campus Store Manager is a 10-month position (mid-August through mid-June) working Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm.  Some weekend hours may be required during special events.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of the school’s retail and on-line stores to address student/campus needs and to maximize contribution margin.

• Coordinate all operational aspects of store activities including staff scheduling, merchandising, promotions, customer service cash handling and closeout. Ensure the highest standards for quality and customer service are met.
• Responsible for managing the online store. Enhance overall product visibility and availability, ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment of website and phone orders.
• Oversee receipt and verification of incoming shipments.
• Ensure orderly storage of incoming shipments and goods; maintain detailed records of available products and their storage locations.
• Ensure that an accurate inventory record of goods is maintained in accordance with established procedures. Update database when orders are fulfilled.
• Conduct regular inventory checks, random checks on at least a weekly basis, and thorough checks on at least a monthly basis. Properly order new products and supplies avoiding excessive surplus or inefficiencies.  Communicate results of inventory reviews to Director of Business Services.
• Together with Director of Marketing and Director of Business Services, plan artwork and product designs that are consistent with school branding policies.
• Collaborate with Director of Business Services to place orders and schedule future shipments.
• Plan and manage promotional activity, including email marketing, social media, and campus communications to improve visibility across all customer constituencies.
• Research and recommend programs, policies, and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Campus Store, including new software, internal controls, new electronic payment technologies, and customer service.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships. Negotiate pricing, quality, and delivery, coordinating purchase and accountability for all products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of related experience required. Experience in a campus store setting strongly preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Experience with Blackbaud, Shopify, and My Kid Spending a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of store procedures and policies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Must be positive and get along with visitors, vendors, students, and colleagues.

To Apply

Salary is competitive and the employment package consists of excellent benefits, including outstanding health care coverage and retirement plan.  To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources, Pamela Daly, at pdaly@westminster-school.org.

Westminster School expects all current and new employees to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19.  If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination.  Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

Westminster School is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates of color. Westminster School reaffirms its long-standing nondiscriminatory policy and employs individuals of any race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available at Westminster. Westminster does not discriminate in its hiring, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.