New Mexico Library Association

CNM Campus Book Store Manager Trainee, Albuquerque, NM

Company Summary:
Follett Higher Education Group is a family-owned bookstore provider that has operated with integrity and respect for over 135 years. We manage more than 800 campus bookstores in the United States and Canada.

The Follett Higher Education Group is committed to its values – value for our customers and our associates. Follett provides many career opportunities throughout the United States and Canada, all with industry-leading compensation, excellent benefits, extensive training and career-enhancing packages. We are dedicated to promoting from within, which means tremendous career opportunities and advancement.

The reasons that Follett is a great place to work are as diverse as the people who work here. No matter what you are looking for in a career, you will find it at Follett. We offer the strength and stability of an industry leader along with a distinguished history of retail bookstore management services to the educational community. We haven’t, however, lost the intimacy of a small family-owned company.

We are currently seeking candidates for our May 17, 2010 training session. Candidates must be willing to relocate within the state of New Mexico upon completion of the program.

Job Program Overview:
The program focuses on training ambitious and motivated entry level to experienced retail professionals who are seeking an opportunity to join the industry leader in college bookstore management. Our Management Training Programs are designed to complement varying levels of experience. The on-the-job training, combined with formal classroom instruction and mentoring, provides you with personalized attention to prepare you for one of our dynamic management opportunities.

Required Skills:

1. Bachelor’s degree required
2. Ability to relocate within targeted regions
3. Minimum of 1-2 years retail experience; previous supervisory experience is preferred
4. Strong business acumen with an understanding of financial concepts to operate a retail environment
5. Superior customer service abilities
6. Solid leadership abilities to cultivate business partnerships and successfully manage a store staff
7. Strong computer proficiencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook with the ability to efficiently learn new technologies
8. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
9. Superior verbal and written communication skills
10. Must be able to travel; extended overnight stays possible

Follett provides a competitive, comprehensive and cost-effective benefits program that includes:

1. Three Medical Options (Health Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account, HMO)
2. Two Dental Options (PPO, DMO)
3. Vision Discount Program
4. Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependant Care
5. Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan (dollar for dollar match up to 4%)
6. Two Weeks Paid Vacation After One Year (one week in the first year after six months)
7. 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Manager Approved Career-Enhancing Courses
8. 100% Matching of Qualified Charitable Donations
9. Store Discounts on Books and Merchandise
10. Eleven Paid Holidays (8 Observed Holidays, 3 Personal Days)

We value people and it shows in everything we do. That’s why we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To become part of our dynamic world and learn more about this exciting position, we encourage you to make your move now and visit us online to submit resumes at http://www.fheg.follett.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.

Interested in Applying?
Please contact Jessica Schranz at jschranz@fheg.follett.com for further information on the job opening described above or to submit your application, please visit:

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