Assistant Manager, Vincent Park, East London, Eastern Cape

Bargain Books; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Assistant Manager to lead a vibrant bookstore team. In this role, you will foster a warm environment for both customers and staff, driving sales performance while ensuring exceptional service. Your creativity and organizational skills will be key as you oversee daily operations, manage inventory, and support your team in achieving their goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community and promote a love for reading through various bookstore events. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a dynamic retail environment, this role is for you!

Benefits

Book Discount

Incentivised Targets

Group Retirement Annuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Birthday Voucher and Day Off

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sales or retail management.
• Strong analytical skills to drive sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure sales targets are met.
• Supervise and support team members while enhancing customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Education

Matric

Diploma or Degree

Tools

POS Systems

Inventory Management

Job description

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Assistant Manager

REPORTING TO: Store Manager

STORE: Vincent Park, East London, Eastern Cape

Are you an experienced individual with passion, energy, enthusiasm and a knack for creating a warm and welcoming environment for our people and customers? We are looking for a bookstore assistant manager with creativity, innovation, a commitment to customer service at the highest level and extensive book knowledge.

Flexibility and excellent organisational skills are also essential. Our ideal candidate is willing to:

1. Take responsibility to run a store like their own.
2. Lead, play and support the Store Manager, Booksellers and other colleagues while having fun together.
3. Build relationships with Customers, Suppliers and Authors.
4. Drive performance so that the team can achieve the monthly sales budget and receive incentives.

Key components for this job:

1. Overseeing day-to-day operations of the store.
2. Monitoring inventory and security controls.
3. Monitoring daily and weekly sales to ensure monthly sales target is achieved.
4. Monitoring the quality of customer service throughout the store.
5. Supervising, guiding and supporting team members.
6. Assisting in training and growing our people for internal promotion.
7. Maximising sales and profits while minimising controllable expenses.
8. Maintaining a commitment to a strong community presence.
9. Overseeing bookstore events.
10. Working on the sales floor, requiring physical activity.
11. Prepared to work retail hours.

Qualifications required for this role:

1. A minimum of matric with at least 1-3 years of experience within sales or retail.
2. Minimum of 1-3 years of managing staff preferably within a sales or retail environment.
3. A diploma or degree would be advantageous.
4. Strong analytical skills and ability to use industry and competitor knowledge to consistently identify opportunities to drive sales.
5. Experience with POS, inventory management & merchandising in a fast-paced, rewards/performance-driven organisation.

Benefits:

1. A personal (own) use Book Discount.
2. Incentivised targets.
3. Group Retirement Annuity.
4. Medical Insurance.
5. Employee Birthday Voucher and Day Off.

Applications and CVs should be addressed to Stacy Hendricks, Recruitment – VINCENT PARK ASSISTANT MANAGER stated in the subject heading.

Closing date: 31 March. NB: Only successful candidates will be interviewed.

If you have not heard from us after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation.