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Bookstore Assistant Manager Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Store Manager

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$46K - $52K/yr

We are equal parts neighborhood hobby & game shop, indie bookstore, and casual community taproom ... Who You Are Retail or Hobby Leadership Experience: 2+ years in a retail supervisor, assistant ...

Communications Specialist

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$50K - $66K/yr

Web Presence * Assist with maintaining Indy Reads' website to ensure it best serves the ... Create, manage, and optimize Google Ads for the community bookstore and classroom programming.

Web Presence * Assist with maintaining Indy Reads' website to ensure it best serves the ... Create, manage, and optimize Google Ads for the community bookstore and classroom programming.

Web Presence * Assist with maintaining Indy Reads' website to ensure it best serves the ... Create, manage, and optimize Google Ads for the community bookstore and classroom programming.

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What are some common challenges faced by a bookstore assistant manager, and how can they be addressed?

As a Bookstore Assistant Manager, one common challenge is balancing inventory management with customer service demands, especially during peak seasons or events. You'll often need to quickly adapt to changing priorities, such as responding to customer needs while ensuring shelves are well-stocked and organized. Effective communication with team members and strong organizational skills are key to managing these demands. Proactively planning staff schedules and maintaining open lines of communication with the store manager can help you address challenges efficiently and support a positive work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bookstore assistant manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bookstore Assistant Manager, you need retail management experience, knowledge of inventory control, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and basic bookkeeping is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you motivate staff and deliver excellent customer service. These skills ensure efficient operations, satisfied customers, and a well-organized store environment.

What are the main responsibilities of a bookstore assistant manager?

A Bookstore Assistant Manager supports the store manager in daily operations, including supervising staff, assisting customers, managing inventory, and ensuring the store meets sales goals. They help with scheduling, training new employees, and handling customer service issues. Assistant managers are also involved in ordering books, organizing displays, and maintaining a welcoming store environment. Their goal is to ensure the bookstore runs smoothly and provides a positive experience for both customers and employees.
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*Supervisor Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore (Part-time)

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.

Notre Dame, IN

$17.75 - $20.50/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


Barnes & Noble Education rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 11 rated book shops


Job description

Barnes & Noble College is a retail partner for nearly 800 colleges and universities nationwide.  We offer a retail environment like no other – uniquely focused on delivering essential educational content, tools, and merchandise within a dynamic retail environment on campuses of higher education.  Our teams interact directly with our customers including students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the general public to provide outstanding customer service to sell or rent books, general merchandise, and an array of products and services for an academic community. 


Barnes & Noble College is seeking a resourceful, driven, adaptable, and customer-focused team member to work varying or set schedules on a weekly basis year round as a part-time Supervisor. The Supervisor will provide assistance to the management team, have oversight for team members within a specific department, satellite location, or store in the absence of upper management while providing outstanding customer service to the academic and co-curricular community.


As a Supervisor you will spend the majority of your time on the sales floor coaching and modeling Wow customer service.  You will help train and oversee the daily work activity of team members in one or more departments in the store or for specified operational functions.  You must be knowledgeable about department and store operations; provide outstanding customer service to the academic and co-curricular community; help enforce loss prevention procedures; and ensure that your area of responsibility is maintained, properly merchandised and the store is operationally sound.

Expectations:

  • Spend the majority of your time on the selling floor delivering, coaching, and modeling exceptional customer service.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all departments in the store to provide daily support, direction, and guidance to customers and team members.
  • Help resolve customer issues and complaints and escalating problems to the management team when necessary.
  • Assist in the daily operation of the store in partnership with the management team and act as the Manager-on-Duty in the absence of the manager or at satellite locations. 
  • Assist with assigning work and providing focused direction to team members to manage and accomplish multiple projects to ensure the proper execution of the workload.
  • Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments as needed.
  • Part-time positions require availability to work on a weekly basis year round.  Schedules may be set or vary to meet the needs of the store.
  • Routine housekeeping including, for example, dusting, mopping, window cleaning, vacuuming, trash removal.

Physical Demands:

  • Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and/or products.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
  • Frequent lifting.
  • Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.

Benefits available include:

  • Get paid sooner! Daily Pay earned wage access is available to all store employees.
  • Employee Discount
  • Paid sick time (accrued based on time worked)
  • Eligibility to participate in a 401k (after the completion of 1000 hours worked in a 12 month period)
  • Commuter Benefits

COVID-19 Considerations:

Our stores comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements and/or recommendations regarding social distancing and sanitizing. In accordance with individual campus requirements, positions may require confirmation of vaccination. The use of face masks throughout the day and while on campus may also be expected or required.


  • 2+ years’ experience in a retail setting preferred.
  • Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered for employment. 
  • High school diploma/GED preferred.
  • Outstanding customer service skills to match customers to products that meet their needs.
  • Basic reading, writing and accounting skills required.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills needed.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Barnes & Noble College is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.



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