Temp Store Manager

Bellingham Technical College is seeking a Campus Store Manager to lead all aspects of our campus store, from merchandising and inventory management to e-commerce, budgeting, and team leadership. Join a collaborative campus community where your business expertise and commitment to outstanding service will make a meaningful impact on students, employees, and the college every day. Under the general direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services (VPAS), the Campus Store Manager is responsible for day-to-day store activities, initiates procedures for approval, purchases books, supplies, materials, and/or equipment for and maintains appropriate inventory levels; supervises day to day activities of bookstore personnel. The position monitors store inventory and determines when to initiate purchases in accordance with bookstore procedures and coordinates merchandise flow through departments. Directs and plans operations of the bookstore to provide services to students and employees Manages the purchase of textbooks, other books, various categories of general merchandise, operating equipment and related supplies for resale. Establishes correct margin schedules to cover costs of operation and needs of the College for revenue from enterprise operations Analyzes and assists with the development of departmental budgets, inventory levels and marketing strategies with respect to profit goals and objectives Reviews financial statements for the department and reports to the VPAS with recommendations regarding purchases, expenses, and management of inventory Determine selling price of goods sold in bookstore(s) within established policies and regarding profit goals and objectives Initiates procedures and methods used in ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, returning, and accounting for supplies, and materials, books, and equipment in the retail operation; Oversee bookstore computer systems/point-of-sale (POS) system to ensure proper integration of software program and upgrades to existing equipment makes retail forecasts; Plans and coordinates displays, store arrangements, and advertising with seasonal changes, special sales and new merchandise Maintains eCommerce site through designated content management systems (CMS) as made available through website designers Ensures adequate security of facilities, stock and cash in department; Conducts annual performance evaluations and recommends disciplinary action Solid operational and management skills to independently run and operate a small business Excellent customer service skills for internal users and collaboration with external partners Excellent customer services, coaching, communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision maintain confidential information Effective organizational skills, successful merchandising principles and techniques, including advertising and displays; principles and practices of retail management, training and supervision Retail store inventory control processes and systems; methods and procedures used in the purchase of college bookstore textbooks and non-text items, including giftware and clothing Record-keeping and inventory techniques; basic computer skills Work with various software packages including Microsoft Office 365 and database management Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, point-of-sale system(s) and related data systems and software Proficient in project management High school diploma or GED certification At least 4 years of experience in retail sales At least 2 years experience managing current point-of-sale systems More than 4 years of experience in retail sales Experience with BookLog point-of-sale system and/or two or more years of managing a point-of-sale system 24 hours of personal leave per calendar year ~12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year 6 medical options ~3 dental plan options ~life insurance ~ long-term disability Retirement benefits package including one of: TIAA Stare Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs Medical Flexible Spending plan Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan Health Savings Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Application Procedures and Deadline: Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at and received by 5 p.m. on July 28, 2026, for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at or contact the Human Resources office at (360)At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas. Required Online Application Materials:(Completed BTC Online Employment Application & Supplemental Questions

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