Bookstore Manager Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Bookstore Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average Bookstore Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $68,024 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $56,922 and $85,207. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Assistant Retail Manager - College of Western Idaho Bookstore 2

Follett - Nampa , ID

Pay Rate - $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Position Overview As an Assistant Store Manager , you will ... An Associate's Degree or equivalent is preferred. * 0-5 years of retail or bookstore experience ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago

Campus Store Manager

Slingshot - Walla Walla , WA

Store Manager Team : Walla Walla University Campus Store Reports to : Account Director Location ... We started as a bookstore and coffee shop before "let's study at the coffee shop" was cool. We ...

ZipRecruiter - 15 days ago

Accounting Manager - Bethel Church

Bethel Church of Redding - Redding , CA

The Accounting Manager leads a team of Contributions, Accounts Payable and General Ledger ... on most Items in the Bethel Bookstore * Invitation to attend Select Conferences sessions

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What does a Bookstore Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a Bookstore Manager

Assists customers and provides guidance to department associates around course materials buying decisions (new, used, rental and digital).

January 02, 2023

Provides oversight and guidance for all facets related to course materials, to include managing and directing the work of the Course Materials Manager, review of enrollment numbers, past history, inventory levels and current adoptions in order to ensure appropriate quantities for purchase and to buy back in all of their stores.

January 13, 2023

Develops cross-functional teams of engaged associates with the ability to execute initiatives and drive operational standards and business results.

February 15, 2023

Reviews enrollment numbers, past history, inventory levels and current adoptions in order to ensure appropriate quantities for purchase and to buy back.

February 22, 2023

Prepares and implements detailed operating plans for all store departments for standard operations, busy rush periods, and special events (athletics, graduation) for each store.

February 25, 2023

Collects, oversees input, makes recommendations for Store Manager approval, and responds to inquiries regarding textbook data for orders, inventory, and market share and makes recommendations to drive competitive position.

February 28, 2023

Executes Home Office initiated markups and markdowns, analyzes financial reports, processes purchase orders, and approves invoices.

March 10, 2023

Works with store leadership across the store group to effectively and efficiently consolidate merchandise ensuring maximum sell-through and minimizing markdowns.

March 17, 2023

Manages approximately $10MM of inventory, including by managing sales and inventory against budgets and goals, and by conducting store walkthroughs on a daily basis to ensure proper stock levels, inventory placement and customer service levels.

March 28, 2023

Supervises the employees of the course materials department, including scheduling, and assigning and evaluating their work, as well as, interviewing, hiring and training new employees at all store locations.

April 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Bookstore Manager in Chicago, IL

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68024

What is the average salary for Bookstore Manager in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bookstore Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Bookstore Manager ranges from $56,922 to $85,207 with the average base salary of $68,024. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,922 to $85,207 with the average total cash compensation of $68,024.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,024	$56,922 - $85,207
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$68,024	$56,922 - $85,207

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Bookstore Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,242 - $85,686	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,242 - $85,686	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,177 - $85,589	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,220 - $85,654	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,220 - $85,654	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,939 - $83,736	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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