Manager of Retail Athletic Sales

The Manager of Retail Athletic Sales manages the Bear Necessities Fan Shop, a University Bookstore venue based in the Alfond Arena. Duties include managing daily store operations, organizing retail sales at university-sanctioned athletic events on and off campus, merchandising, and maintaining an inventory of clothing, gifts, and team sport apparel. The Manager works in collaboration with Bookstore management to unify merchandise offerings at all locations and on the web and strives to create a successful, blended retail operation that meets the financial objectives of the department and serves the licensed team sport apparel and souvenir needs of UMaine athletics patrons. This position schedules the student workforce at all Bookstore venues, plays a key role in maintaining procedures that ensure efficiency and fiscal responsibility in compliance with university policies and procedures, and supports the overall management of the department. Typical hiring range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Complete Job Description

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Typically has the education associated with a bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, and 3-5 years of directly related experience

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to represent the university to a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, administration, vendors, and visitors

• Exemplary sales, customer service, and people skills

• Supervisory experience and the ability to train, motivate, and lead staff

• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with POS cash register systems and other web-based software

• The ability to handle a diverse set of responsibilities and tasks in a fast-paced setting, sometimes under pressure or in adverse conditions

• A willingness to promote Bear Necessities, UM Athletics, and the University of Maine institution at large

• Valid driver’s license in order to use a university vehicle(s) to transport products, equipment, and staff between on-and-off campus locations

Preferred:

• Familiarity with the UMaine campus

• Understanding of Bear Necessities' role within the multi-faceted university community

• Experience working with collegiate athletics, team sports, and/or sports fans

• Proven success supervising students
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information fo