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CURATION & SELECTION
■ Review and oversee current and proposed book stock for product to market fit.
■ Review and approve all book orders.
■ Keep abreast of upcoming publications to ensure timely ordering and stock.
BOOK INVENTORY CONTROL
■ Oversee receiving, processing and organization of incoming stock, manage returns, and maintain a well-organized books storage area.
■ Monitor stock levels and coordinate with merchandise teams to ensure optimal stock to meet customer demand and any requested titles from customers.
■ Meet display deadlines for new arrivals.
STORE PRESENTATION
■ Develop an “editorial voice” for the store in relation to books and associated merchandise appropriate to market.
■ Ensure proper categorization, shelving and books arrangement.
■ Develop and curate promotional displays and features (reviews, thematic tables, lists, etc.) to drive sales.
■ Keep book areas organized and tidy to ensure an inviting environment.
■ Team Leadership & Management (25%)
STAFF MANAGEMENT
■ Develop job descriptions and interview candidates.
■ Train and mentor book specialists with ongoing training and skill development.
■ Manage book staff hours and schedules.
■ Conduct performance reviews and address personnel issues.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
■ Act as the primary Manager on Duty for the entire bookstore during assigned shifts, overseeing store-wide operations when the store manager and assistant manager are not on duty.
■ Serve as a subject matter expert, greeting customers and providing knowledgeable reading recommendations.
■ Understand customer needs and build trust through personalized recommendations and honest feedback.
■ Serve as first point of contact for large business-to-business and business-to-school orders to identify genre and title selections.
MARKETING LIASSON
■ Develop book marketing plan and work with marketing and events department to insure on time delivery of any promotion and marketing initiatives.
■ Develop author and reader promotions such as author talks, book clubs and other events to foster a Tsutaya community.