Store Manager - Christian Bookstore

Do you have a passion for working with people? Do you want to go into work everyday knowing you can actually make a difference in people’s lives? If you said YES - get ready for some very fulfilling work.

Our client Morning Star Christian Bookstore is seeking a Store Manager to oversee running all functions of the store. Will report directly to the owners. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ordering, inventory control, customer service, and staff training.

Morning Star Christian Bookstores is more than a non-denominational bookstore. They play a key role in the “big-local” community ministry in New England. They engage, equip, and encourage the body of Christ in the region through Christ-centered resources, thoughtful guidance, and meaningful relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Mentor and train new and existing staff.
• Achieve financial objectives and stay within set budgets set by corporate.
• Manage all costs to keep operations profitable.
• Ensure availability of merchandise and services.
• Supervise and participate in physical inventories.
• Enforce operational and personnel policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of retail management experience.
• Minimum one year of Christian faith based retail experience.
• Candidate must share our passion for ministry and our company vision.
• Strong understanding of sales and customer service techniques.
• Math and financial proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Potential to move in to a full store manager position based on performance.
• Health insurance policy with generous company contribution.
• Generous PTO
• Very reasonable hours, not your average retail hours.
• 5 day work week, Saturday’s required with one weekday off and off every Sunday.

Apply today by submitting a resume for immediate consideration!