Junior Branch Manager

Van Schaik Bookstore (Pty)Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail bookstore is seeking a strategic thinker in Gauteng to drive sales and manage store operations. The role includes training and developing the team, as well as promoting products to educational institutions. Candidates should have a senior certificate, preferably with a post school qualification in Retail or Business Management, and at least two years of relevant experience. A Code B driver's license and reliable car are essential. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits including medical aid.

Benefits

Market-related cost to company package

Membership of a medical aid

Provident Fund

Qualifications

• Approximately two years’ work experience in a similar position is a prerequisite.
• Computer proficiency and excellent interpersonal skills are of prime importance.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and profitability by promoting products and services.
• Manage store operations including inventory control and merchandising.
• Provide training and develop team members with necessary skills.

Skills

High-level negotiation skills

Sales opportunity identification

Team leadership

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Senior certificate

Post school qualification in Retail/Business Management

Job description

Van Schaik Bookstore requires a strategic thinker, equipped with the essential skills for high-level negotiations, to contribute to promoting the services of the company.

The incumbent, who should at all times keep abreast of the latest technology, will be responsible for:

• Driving sales and profitability
• Monitor sales and turnover
• Promote products and services
  • Canvasing schools and TVET Colleges in area for new business
  • Initiate and maintain contact with lecturing staff of tertiary institutions, potential customers and representative of publishers or their suppliers
• Managing store operations including inventory control and merchandising.
  • Strictly maintaining the company’s and its suppliers return policies
  • Processing of new and inter-branch stock
  • Maintain administrative process (customer orders, quotations, pro-formas, enquiries)
• Developing and managing team
• Provide training and developing team members with skills and knowledge for them to succeed
• Manage performance of your team and give constructive feedback

Requirements:

• Senior certificate
• Post school qualification in Retail/Business Management will be to your advantage
• Understanding of financial concepts, budgeting and profitability
• Ability to identify sales opportunities
• Ability to lead a team, set goals and foster a positive work environment
• Passion to deliver exceptional customer service and creating a positive shopping experience
• Approximately two years’ work experience in a similar position is a prerequisite
• Computer proficiency and excellent interpersonal skills are of prime importance
• Code B drivers’ licence & own reliable car

We offer a market related cost to company package inclusive of membership of a medical aid and

Provident Fund.

CLOSING DATE: 23 January 2026

(Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates by no later than 6 February 2026).

Van Schaik Bookstore is under no obligation to fill this position.

Commencement of duties: as soon as possible

Given the employment equity policy of Van Schaik Bookstore, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.