Retail Manager – Turtle Central

Retail Manager – Turtle Central

The Bald Head Island Conservancy (BHIC) is an environmental non-profit organization whose Vision seeks to champion the sustainability of barrier islands through environmental research and stewardship. We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Retail Manager for our Turtle Central gift shop. The work requires dependability, business savvy, and a team first professional attitude.  Our campus is located on the beautiful Bald Head Island which is accessible only by ferry from Southport. The position is a full-time exempt position with benefits reporting to the Director of Finance and Business Operations.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage hiring, scheduling, training, and supervision of Turtle Central staff
• Plan annual purchasing and provide budget projections for merchandise
• Locate and purchase new inventory items appropriate for Turtle Central by attending trade shows and conventions, and meeting with sales representatives 
• Maintain and update the Point-of-Sale software
• Maintain the appearance of the store, tagging of merchandise and creating strategies to improve sales on slow moving items
• Manage e-commerce website and sales
• Work with the Finance team on cash flow forecast and inventory levels

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a specialty retail store
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong merchandising and visual skills
• Excellent organization skills; able to plan and execute tasks efficiently
• Advanced proficiency in Quickbooks
• Flexibility to work weekends, nights and holidays as needed

POSITION DETAILS 

• Reports directly to the Director of Finance and Business Operations
• Full-time position with health, dental, disability benefits
• Ferry tickets and parking at mainland ferry terminal are provided
• 5-day work week with duties on evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Salary commensurate with experience

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references to the Director of Finance and Business Operations at Diane@bhic.org.   Application deadline is August 23, 2024.

BHIC Mission
We Discover, Learn, Conserve and Preserve