The Museum Store is an integral part of the organization’s operations, not only as a service to visitors and members, but also because it is an important source of revenue. The Store Manager is responsible for the ongoing operation of the store, including the coordination/ordering of merchandise; appearance of displays, including inventory maintenance; payment to vendors; coordination of volunteer sales staff. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities
· Recommend merchandise for sale in the store, with special attention to tie-ins for current exhibitions, seasons, and holidays.
· Open and maintain wholesale vendor accounts.
· Develop monthly plan for purchases.
· Report monthly on sales; track sales to ascertain successful merchandise items and categories, and make recommendations based on results.
· Place merchandise orders with vendors and secure prior payment authorization from Executive Director.
· Oversee payment of vendors and consigners.
· Oversee store volunteers; educate volunteers about merchandise.
· Develop custom museum merchandise.
· Maintain appearance of all displays and the store, itself.
· Assist with marketing of Museum Store.
· Develop ideas for special promotions and other responsibilities as needed.
Experience
· 5+ years of professional sales/merchandizing experience.
· Experience with selection and display of merchandise.
· Experience working with vendors and accounts payable staff.
· Collaborative spirit and willingness to support ideas generated by curators and fellow staff members and volunteers.
· Experience with Excel, Word to develop proposals and reports.
Hours & Pay
· 24 Hours per week, schedule TBD, with occasional evenings (e.g. exhibition openings, etc.)
· Pay is $18 per hour.