Manager of Retail Athletic Sales

The Manager of Retail Athletic Sales manages the Bear Necessities Fan Shop, a University Bookstore venue based in the Alfond Arena. Duties include managing daily store operations, organizing retail sales at university-sanctioned athletic events on and off campus, merchandising, and maintaining an inventory of clothing, gifts, and team sport apparel. The Manager works in collaboration with Bookstore management to unify merchandise offerings at all locations and on the web and strives to create a successful, blended retail operation that meets the financial objectives of the department and serves the licensed team sport apparel and souvenir needs of UMaine athletics patrons. This position schedules the student workforce at all Bookstore venues, plays a key role in maintaining procedures that ensure efficiency and fiscal responsibility in compliance with university policies and procedures, and supports the overall management of the department. Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualifications Typically has the education associated with a bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, and 3-5 years of directly related experience Excellent communication skills, including the ability to represent the university to a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, administration, vendors, and visitors Exemplary sales, customer service, and people skills Supervisory experience and the ability to train, motivate, and lead staff Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with POS cash register systems and other web-based software The ability to handle a diverse set of responsibilities and tasks in a fast-paced setting, sometimes under pressure or in adverse conditions A willingness to promote Bear Necessities, UM Athletics, and the University of Maine institution at large Valid driver’s license in order to use a university vehicle(s) to transport products, equipment, and staff between on-and-off campus locations Preferred: Familiarity with the UMaine campus Preferred: Understanding of Bear Necessities' role within the multi-faceted university community Preferred: Experience working with collegiate athletics, team sports, and/or sports fans Preferred: Proven success supervising students EEO Statement The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr