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NEW POSITION POSTED - 05/16/2013
Program Manager
Connect2One, a division of IndiCo, for its Cincinnati, OH location.

The program manager develops and negotiates vendor programs for member stores in school, office and art supplies, technology products and other assigned categories.  Interested?  For more details or to apply, please visit www.nacs/careers or https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=5124951 .
 

NEW POSITION POSTED - 05/01/2013
Apparel/Gift Buyer Merchandiser
Bay Tree Bookstore, University of California, Santa Cruz

JOB #1304267

FULL TIME; CAREER

Minimum Starting Salary: $22.21/hourly

UCSC strives to embrace diversity in all its forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened & productive environment.

Colleges, Housing and Educational Services (CHES) is a multi-funded organization within the Business and Administrative Services (BAS) division at the University of California (UC) Santa Cruz. CHES provides leadership in the areas of college student life and residential services, housing services, facilities, employee housing and capital planning, dining services, conference services, early education services, the Bay Tree Bookstore, ID card services, and business and financial analysis for these areas. Through these units, educational and developmental programs and services are offered to all members of the campus community including students, faculty, staff, children and external constituents.

Within CHES, the Bay Tree Bookstore is a self-supporting Auxiliary Enterprise, whose mission is to provide to the campus community with books, related materials and services which complement the academic environment and which support the diverse needs of the campus community.

Under the General Supervision of the Assistant Director/Merchandise Manager, the Apparel/Gift Buyer will have responsibility for the selection, purchase for retail sales, and display merchandising of apparel and gift products within those department categories. Assists with preparation and monitoring of related goals, purchasing budgets, area layouts and overall marketing and merchandising efforts. Merchandises and markets retail apparel items in a dynamic, professional and creative manner. Works with multiple apparel vendors to buy for a department with an inventory value in excess of $500,000 at cost, and sales in excess of $1,000,000. Works with a variety of different gift vendors where department sales are approximately $35,000 annually, with an inventory value at cost of $12,000 to $15,000.   

Qualifications include:

• Demonstrated related experience in a retail environment, with responsibilities that include selecting vendors, reviewing merchandise lines, cyclical/seasonal buying, and inventory management.

• Experience with reviewing and creating appropriate financial documents (department budget and sales guidelines, reports). Demonstrated understanding of retail financial standards: calculations, merchandise math, margin, markup, discount calculation, and open-to-buy.

• Demonstrated experience with retail merchandising techniques, with a strong emphasis on visual merchandising, color coordination, understanding of lighting impacts and proper signage, and importance of cross-merchandising.

• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to interact effectively and positively with a diverse population.

• Strong written and oral communications skills to disseminate information in a clear and concise manner.

Position is open until filled; Initial Review Date: 05-20-2013  

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS 

View full job description and access on-line application: https://jobs.ucsc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66400

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit they must be submitted electronically via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site (http://jobs.ucsc.edu ) on or before the initial review date.  Computers are available at the UCSC Staff Human Resources office located at 1201 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz.  For further information or to request disability accommodation call 831-459-2009.  Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service 800-735-2922.  The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NEW POSITION POSTED - 04/18/2013
Director, Campus Bookstore, De Anza College

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the management position of Director, Campus Bookstore, De Anza College.

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President for Finance and College Operations, the Director, Campus Bookstore at De Anza College is responsible for the daily operations of the bookstore in accordance with established goals (institutional, financial, operational).

Maintains administrative responsibility for the management and operation of the De Anza Campus Bookstore. Responsible for guiding all store activities including product and services development, effective procurement of textbooks and related materials, financial performance, budget development, marketing, merchandising, personnel and general operations.

Supports the advancement of the college through the development and provision of services that are reflective of the college's academic mission and spirit. Interacts and coordinates with accounting staff and the Controller.

Works cooperatively with Foothill Campus Bookstore and staff.

For detail information go to: https://www.fhdajobs.net/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1366319105130

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