Merchandise Manager - Campus Store

Merchandise Manager - Campus Store

Position Category: Staff - Full-Time

Summary:
The Campus Store at UVU is seeking a Merchandise Manager to oversee the buying of all general merchandise. Supervises full-time technology and supplies/trade buyers in addition to several part-time assistant buyers and specialists. Procures all apparel, backpacks, emblematic, gifts, and memorabilia. Provides daily excellent customer service for students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, vendors and various departments across campus. Coordinates campus graduation fair in collaboration with Alumni, Graduation, and Marketing Alumni departments. Responsible for marketing displays and events including athletic concession stores. Maintains profitability following industry benchmarks. Administers campus licensing in compliance with CLC standards and University Licensing. Maintains records and reviews, analyzes, and evaluates department budget within area of responsibility. UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, Retail, or Accounting or a similar field of study plus three years of experience related to the summary of duties or a combination of education and/or experience related to the summary of duties totaling seven years. Previous supervisory experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and personal experience with current technology trends
• Knowledge of display and retail
• Knowledge and experience with a retail management system helpful
• Skills with supervision and interpersonal communication
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills providing customer service
• Skills in marketing and promotional
• Ability to use computer applications including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, & Teams
• Ability to communicate in writing and orally
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Preferred Qualifications:
MBS and/or NetSuite experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk, sit, move to set up displays. Requires lifting of greater than 25 lbs.

Benefits Summary:
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: $39,064 - $48,831 DOE

Advertisement Number: STA143822
Open Date: 06/09/2022
Review Start Date: 06/15/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/28738

Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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