Job Summary:

Develops and executes merchandise strategies to achieve category sales and profit plans. Directly oversees Book Buyer, Marketing Manager and Administrative Assistants for books. Responsible for overall title assortment and sell-through for books.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop supplier relationships.
• Manage and develop book event program.
• Develop and execute overall assortment strategies and reviews.
• Manage on-going product/ assortment reviews
• Source and develop new product
• Manage staff development & workload
• Develop promotional opportunities.
• Develop effective and efficient communication strategies; communicate merchandise strategies and results effectively within the book department and the overall company.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• 3+ years multi-store buying experience
• Computer proficiency, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent analytical and planning skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of reading material industry and distribution network.
• Knowledge of top selling books
• Strong retail financial background
• History of creative contribution in the workplace.
• Effective people management skills.

Education and Experience:

• College degree
• Background in bookselling