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Powell's is a unique place to work that's a lot of fun and offers a competitive
benefits package. Also, we are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy
to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race,
color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, marital or veteran status, union activity, physical or mental disability,
on-the-job injuries, age, or any status otherwise protected under applicable
federal, state, or local law, unless it is a bona fide occupational requirement
reasonably necessary to its operations. Whew!
That said, below are the current job openings at Powell's. If you don't
see any listed, that means we have no openings at the moment, but
please keep checking back as things open up all the time.
Download the Powell's Job Application.
Powells.comTitle: Web Alliance Manager
Job description:
Powells.com Books, the nation's top independent
online bookseller, seeks a Web Alliance Manager
to manage our online channel partners. Duties
include maintenance and optimization of ongoing
relationships with our online selling partners,
including Amazon Marketplace, AbeBooks, Alibris,
eBay, and working with Monsoon software. The
position is also responsible for managing and
optimizing our relationship with national
inventory partners Ingram Books and Baker and
Taylor, and international inventory partners as
well. Along with ensuring the efficiency and
effectiveness of these partnerships, the person
in this position is also responsible for growing
and expanding our reach with channel partners
both domestic and worldwide. (Full job description is detailed below.)
Pay range is $18 - $26/hour depending on skills
and experience. We also offer a generous benefits
package (medical, dental, vision, childcare
assistance, tuition assistance, and generous
earned leave) as well as employee discounts.
Free parking is available on the employee lot and
on nearby streets.
To apply, please submit a Powell's job
application (can be downloaded from the
employment section of our website -
www.powells.com - or picked up at any Powell's
Books location) along with a resume and a cover
letter. You can email these materials to
adalia.corriveau@powells.com, mail them to
Powell's Corporate Offices c/o Hiring &
Development Specialist, 7 NW 9th Ave., Portland,
OR 97209, or fax them to 503-802-0548.
Application information must be received by 10AM
Monday, December 28th.
(Full Job Description)
Position Summary:
The Web Alliance Manager creates, oversees, and
manages the online business to business alliances
of Powells.com. This person works independently
and with discretion to determine which new
alliances to seek out, and represents the company
at the highest levels in the negotiation of new
contracts. The Web Alliance Manager acts as the
ongoing primary point-of-contact with our
business alliances, and independently
renegotiates terms of contracts as necessary.
Within Powell's, the Web Alliance Manager is
responsible for managing the implementation of
business alliances, and directs resources, both
monetary and human, toward that goal. The Web
Alliance Manager reports directly to the
Powells.com Division Manager. As a member of the
management team, this person shares in the
responsibility of reaching Powells.com and
Corporate goals.
Essential Functions:
- Serves as primary point-of-contact, both
internally and externally, for current and future
business to business alliances of Powells.com.
- Works with discretion and independence to
negotiate and renegotiate all terms of contracts
with business alliances, including margins,
commissions, freight reimbursement, and division
of labor between Powells.com and business
partners.
- Coordinates and directs new business
initiatives across Powell's locations and
departments (accounting, operations, fulfillment,
customer service, programming, publicity, etc.).
- Manages and directs Powell's employees as
necessary to implement and maintain all
functional aspects of our business relationships.
- Independently assigns resources as necessary
to implement and maintain all functional aspects
of our business relationships.
- Works with all necessary Powell's departments
on ongoing reporting aspects of business
alliances.
- Creates frameworks for customer service to
facilitate customer satisfaction concerning
alliance purchases.
- Directs the development and maintenance of
other inventory based online marketing
directives.
- Ensures compliance of the contractual
obligations of both Powell's and our business
partners.
- Works on the overall strategic direction of
Powells.com with the Internet directors and
corporate leadership team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of eCommerce and Internet
technologies, including ftp systems, cgi-script,
cookies, cross-browser performance issues, and
Powell's integrated suite of programming tools.
- Extensive understanding of the bookselling
industry, online and off (particularly as one
relates to the other).
- Experience working directly with Amazon
Marketplace, AbeBooks, Alibris, eBay, Monsoon,
Ingram Book Group, Baker and Taylor, and other
online channel partners for both sales and
inventory preferred.
- Experience in negotiating and preparing
business contracts preferred.
- Two years experience in Internet and/or
eCommerce business preferred.
- Proficiency in word processing (MS Word),
database (MS Access), and database spreadsheet
(MS Excel) programs required. Familiarity with
MySQL a plus but not mandatory.
- Absolute ability to maintain confidential
information
- Excellent written and verbal communication
skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and
priorities.
- Great attention to detail and organizational
skills.
- Ability to work independently, and with
discretion.
- Ability to enlist and inspire others.
- Love of books and reading.
Contact information: adalia.corriveau@powells.com
CorporateTitle: Payroll Administrator
Job description:
Powell's Books, the nation's top independent
bookseller, is looking for a Payroll
Administrator. This position is responsible for
the oversight and execution of all aspects of
Powell's Books, Inc. payroll administration. This
is a full-time, Monday - Friday position. Salary
range will depend on experience and
qualifications. Powell's also offers a full
benefits package: medical-dental-vision,
childcare assistance, transportation subsidy,
education assistance, 401K, employee discounts,
generous time off, etc.
Requirements:
- Experience processing payroll for 300+
employees with a minimum of 2 years full-cycle
payroll experience (pay period and quarterly tax
filings included)
- Outsource payroll processing company
experience preferred (ADP experience a plus)
- Solid understanding and experience in
employment laws and regulations required
- Experience with automated time and attendance
systems strongly preferred (Kronos, E-Time)
- Must possess leadership skills necessary to
mentor, lead and train others
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
required
- Demonstrated attendance reliability required
- Must be able to work independently and as
part of a team
- Absolute ability to maintain confidentiality
a requirement
- Satisfactory results of a criminal background
check
To apply, please submit a Powell's job
application (download the application from the
employment section of our website
-www.powells.com), cover letter, and resume c/o
Hiring & Development Specialist by January 4th:
Mail: Powells Corporate Offices, 7 NW 9th Ave.,
Portland, OR 97209
Fax: (503)802-0548
In Person: Customer Service Desk - 4th Floor of
Powell's City of Books
For questions, call (503)228-4651 x3364
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