# Follett jobs and careers

> 48 open roles at Follett as of October 29, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/follett

Follett, based in River Grove, Illinois, provides educational services and products to colleges, schools, and libraries. The company's Higher Education Group operates more than 800 bookstores on college campuses and is a wholesaler of used college textbooks. Follett's Education and Distribution Group serves K-12 schools and public libraries with textbooks, library books, and audiovisual products. Follett's Technology Solutions and Distribution Group provide software and digital products to support K-12 schools and higher education institutions.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 48 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 5 |
| Cities hiring | 38 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $44k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $82k |
| Headquarters | Flagstaff, AZ |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Employees | 5,001 to 10,000 |
| Industries | Education, Language Learning, Training |
| Website | https://follett.com |

## Where they are hiring

- Chicago: 4 open roles
- University Park: 3 open roles
- Baton Rouge: 2 open roles
- Dallas: 2 open roles

## Newest open roles

- [Retail Manager - Southern Univ. AM Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/431e199c-faec-45ae-92f3-dfb6b84db4b9), Baton Rouge, LA ($50k to $63k)
- [Retail Manager - NIU - Huskie Books and Gear](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/8826f468-40d5-4e76-86eb-03330143021c), Dekalb, IL ($55k to $69k)
- [Store Leader Textbooks - Captains Locker](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/b65d2309-341b-47f0-a1b8-684b16431096), Newport News, VA ($40k to $47k)
- [Campus Retail Team Lead - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Bkst.](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/03601be6-961a-4a27-b7ac-80a1a21fc76d), St. Mary of the Woods, IN ($37k to $42k)
- [Retail Manager - U of New Brunswick Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/8473ea73-0000-4244-bdee-f33755a3ce5a), Fredericton, NB, Canada
- [Retail Manager - Keiser Pembroke Pine Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/79f17da1-f0ec-4296-9c79-9830e41e6493), Pembroke Pines, FL ($44k to $50k)
- [Campus Retail Team Lead - Nassau CC Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/f6a5d405-7441-4886-8afc-369a27309235), Garden City, NY ($41k to $46k)
- [Retail Manager - WWCC College Store](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/0c7f45cd-73a7-40d8-a5b5-14036d1af55a), Walla Walla, WA ($78k to $82k)
- [Follett ACCESS Program Lead - Coyote Bookstore CSUSB](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/b6a3ad11-83e3-4222-9ade-e4719941d619), San Bernardino, CA ($35k to $38k)
- [Retail Manager - Tallahassee State Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/01ab17f4-c408-44f6-b4ee-d1b7e3bf0a47), Tallahassee, FL ($48k to $63k)
- [Multi-Site General Manager - Concordia BookStop SGW](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/95d47115-bcdb-472a-8c7e-a5fde365e8b8), Montreal, QC, Canada
- [Campus Retail Team Lead - Bow Valley College Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/65059f2c-d004-450f-960c-ba2b4e39b83d), Calgary, AB, Canada
- [Assistant Retail Manager - Butler Campus Store](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/5b4f25f5-3600-479d-b5c9-448d5275afd3), Indianapolis, IN ($37k to $43k)
- [Visual Merchandising Team Manager-Dyehard Penn State Pegula](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c3770ee6-aa95-4b89-8143-8b8c476739d8), University Park, PA ($41k to $50k)
- [Visual Merchandising Team Lead - Ex Libris Bookstore (SCAD)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/3fcd8373-d7f9-4670-85d5-a56ea53c49f6), Savannah, GA ($35k to $42k)
- [Visual Merchandising Team Manager - UGA Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/08dd9cbb-c3a2-4af4-a29e-7bf48cf96ef2), Athens, GA ($42k to $48k)
- [Visual Merchandising Team Manager - UTD Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/cdebeb92-9faa-4260-aa77-5b5e3559f41e), Dallas, TX ($37k to $46k)
- [Retail Manager - Washington University Store](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/baad7f44-1a60-457d-88a5-04787e73b85c), St. Louis, MO ($48k to $63k)
- [Retail Manager - UW Concordia Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/820e7065-6e71-42ec-852d-54a066320a76), Mequon, WI ($48k to $63k)
- [Retail Manager - Sun Devil Stores Polytech](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/7f5a9dec-ac0a-419a-af43-e18b69a8ec05), Mesa, AZ ($48k to $63k)
- [Retail Manager - UT Tyler Campus Store](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/305ae1f0-18b3-4b6e-bed6-c764b9ab2d6b), Tyler, TX ($48k to $63k)
- [Retail Team Lead - Westminster College Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/efd6270b-8409-4462-a560-2f8fa888d7b4), Fulton, MO ($33k to $42k)
- [Retail Manager - University of Cincinnati Bookstore](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ed5427ae-8c99-436a-8a8d-7e2163e5daf5), Cincinnati, OH ($56k to $65k)
- [Retail Manager - Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills Campus](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/7fc6fc7f-d238-48d3-88c4-8d83e0bc2ca4), Auburn Hills, MI ($53k to $69k)
- [Retail Manager - Lincoln Park Bookstore DePaul](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/85c0a113-15dc-4f17-a523-45b2c9820736), Chicago, IL ($53k to $69k)
- All 48 roles: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/follett#jobs

## Leadership

- Emmanuel Kolady, CEO
- Ryan Petersen, President
- Stephen Bone, Chief Stores Officer
- Mani Suri, Chief Information Officer
- Lori Hensler, Chief People Officer
- Mark Sproat, Chief Legal Officer
- Daniel Green, Chief Product Officer
- Jeremy Bare, Chief Merchandising Officer

## Common questions

### Is Follett hiring right now?

Yes. Follett has 48 open roles listed as of October 29, 2026.

### Where is Follett hiring?

Follett is hiring in 38 cities. The most open roles are in Chicago (4), University Park (3) and Baton Rouge (2).

### How much does Follett pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Follett is $44k a year, and the highest is $82k.

### Where is Follett headquartered?

Follett is headquartered in Flagstaff, AZ and was founded in 1873.

### Who leads Follett?

Emmanuel Kolady, CEO, is at the top of Follett's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Follett?

Pick a role on Follett's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Follett's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.