Prep Store Manager

Job summary:

The Prep Store Manager is responsible for all aspects of campus store operations, focusing on inventory management, visual presentation, and identifying opportunities to introduce creative new products both in-store and online. This role oversees daily point-of-sale operations, vendor relationships, and store logistics for campus events while also coordinating a reliable network of volunteers to support daily store operations. Dedicated to community engagement, the Manager maintains a welcoming environment for students, parents, and staff. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer, working collaboratively with other campus departments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Stock & Vendor Management: Oversee inventory levels for school-branded apparel, merchandise, supplies, and snacks; manage vendor relationships to handle regular re-orders and source new product lines

• Product Development & Branding: Coordinate on product design and brand initiatives to introduce merchandise to the store

• Product Strategy & Store Display: Price items to ensure profitability and revenue targets present store displays, product placements, and promotions, including seasonal designs to promote product and sales.

• POS & Cash Handling: Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems, manage cash drawers, track daily sales, and perform regular reconciliations

• Financial Administration: Review, approve, and submit all store-related invoices for timely payment processing

• Online Store Management: Maintain the online store by updating product listings, running inventory reports, and ensuring stock accuracy of online store

• Customer Service: Provide high-quality service to students, staff, and parents, ensuring a welcoming environment

• Calendar Planning: Monitor the school events calendar to identify, schedule, and execute pop-up store presences across campus activities and games

• Volunteer Management: Coordinate, train and maintain a reliable network of volunteers to support daily store operations

• Participating in other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of retail operational principles, point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash handling protocols, and basic financial record-keeping practices.

• Strong initiative, flexibility and the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative environment

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, with a hands-on approach to customer service, including creative gift packaging, personalized order preparation and a proven ability to maintain a welcoming and professional environment for students, parents, staff, and campus visitors.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, demonstrated by the ability to prioritize competing tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail.

• Ability to work flexible hours outside of standard business hours for campus events

• Demonstrated written communication skills with the ability to compose clear, accurate, and professional content for store communications, merchandising displays, vendor correspondence, and customer inquiries

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Five to ten years of retail sales or merchandising experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20lbs regularly

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours/day)

Salary Range $58,000 - $70,000 based on experience.

FLSA Status: Full-Time, 10 month with periodic summer scheduling /Exempt (not overtime eligible)

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Three to five (3 to 5) years of experience in non-profit fundraising, secondary or higher education development, and/or a related field;
• The demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers;
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment;
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information;
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines;
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience;
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance; experience with Veracross a plus;
• Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages;Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as warranted;
• Familiarity with Catholic and Jesuit education is a plus.