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Position Number: 2400600
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Human Resources

Retail Supervisor

Work Department: University Bookstore
Class Title/Code: Retail Supervisor (3878)
Effective Date: Jul 22, 2021
Responsibilities:
The main purpose of this position is to procure merchandise (soft goods, gift items or school supplies) for resale with Western's trademark at a profit
1. Budgeting and purchasing of all soft goods.
2. Works with company reps to keep stock at appropriate levels and current styles.
3. Approves artwork from vendors following trademark restrictions.
4. Calculates from net cost to retail using previously decided margins.
5. Tracks inventory, keeps track of volume and re-orders accordingly.
6. Assists with physical inventory count.
7. Oversees receiving, pricing and stocking of Bookstore Merchandise. Prices merchandise, places inventory on sale at discretion.
8. Daily maintenance of the Bookstore Website, including design Webpage, take and upload images, convey special Events and offers, hours etc, fill and ship online orders.
9. Marketing the Bookstore Website and store to students, faculty and alumni including creating advertising for special events and maintain Social Media sites.
10. Set in store displays
11. Interview, hire, train and supervise student workers and oversee student employee scheduling.
12. Opening and closing the Bookstore, this will also include some Saturdays and Sundays for special events.
13. Provide excellent customer service to store, online and website customers which includes filling and shipping online orders.
14. Answer phone and handle customer questions.
Required Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year of experience in a retail environment.
Starting Salary: $13.292
Application Deadline: Aug 5, 2021

Employment - Information & Instructions
Complete an Employment Application online. Submit supplemental application materials, which may include transcripts, licenses, certifications, resume, and a copy of the DD214 (if applicable), via email to HR-Testing@wiu.edu.

All application materials are due in the WIU Human Resources Office no later than 4:30 p.m. the day of the application deadline.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Human Resources Office
Sherman Hall 105
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

Phone: (309) 298-1971 ext. 1
Fax: (309) 298-2300

Email: HR-Testing@wiu.edu

Open: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.