Periwinkle Books

Assistant Bookstore Manager

Opening this spring, Periwinkle Books, a new store on the site of a former longstanding bookstore in Bronxville, NY, is looking for a dynamic leader to join our team as an Assistant Bookstore Manager. We’re seeking a detailed oriented leader with a passion for books and experience in bookstore operations to join us and help bring to life our vision of a highly curated jewel box of a store in the heart of Bronxville village.  This is a rare opportunity to be involved in starting and building an enterprise and helping to shape our offering and to work with a team that seeks optimum customer delight.

Essential Duties

• Assist manager and owner in the development of all aspects of bookstore operations in preparation for store launch.
• Help manage daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, store organization, and a positive, welcoming environment. 
• Oversee daily opening and closing procedures, including cash management.
• Ensure all areas of the store are well stocked, clean, organized and visually appealing.
• Assist in sourcing and liaising with outside vendors and service providers to maintain store operations, as needed.
• Maintain needed levels of store and office supplies.

• Maintain a positive, collaborative, respectful and efficient work environment for the benefit of staff and customers.

• Work with manager and owner on marketing activities to optimize opportunities and help develop and oversee execution of creative in-store displays and merchandising
• Help develop relationships with community members and organizations to identify and act on opportunities to strengthen Periwinkle Books place in the community and further the store’s mission.
• Contribute to event strategy and manage in-store events. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in a bookstore environment 
• Experience with bookstore POS systems, as well as business IT and software platforms.
• A passion for books and reading
• Enthusiasm for providing exceptional customer service and the ability to create a strong service environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, events and holidays as part of a 7-day-per-week operation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to lift or assist with lifting boxes of up to 40 pounds. 

Reporting to: Bookstore Manager and Owner

Salary & Benefits

• Salary $45K - $55K
• Health Benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave

Please send resume to jobs@periwinklebooks.com

Located in the heart of Bronxville village, and opening this spring, Periwinkle books is a general bookstore with a curated selection of new books and old favorites, bespoke recommendations, imaginative displays, elegant paper goods, and unique gifts sourced from around the globe.