Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Are you passionate about literature and customer service? Our client is a beloved hub for book lovers, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead their team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for fostering a vibrant atmosphere that encourages reading, learning, and community engagement.

If you have a knack for inspiring others, a keen business sense, and a love for books, we want to hear from you! 

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply:

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Post school qualification in Retail or Business Management, will be advantageous
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar position is a prerequisite
• Computer literate
• Valid RSA driver's license and own vehicle

Skills required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, prime importance
• Excellent customer service
• Communication skills
• Administrative skills
• Leadership
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy

Duties and responsibilities:

• Successfully expanding the Branch regarding stockholding and management thereof
• Strictly maintaining the company’s and its suppliers return policies
• Optimisation and stimulation of sales in the shop
• 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
• Ordering and receiving of stationery
• Processing of new and inter-branch stock
• Applying the company’s customer service policy at all levels
• Maintain administrative process (customer orders, quotations, pro-formas, enquiries)
• Personnel management and development
• Financial management
• Stock display and presentation
• Developing and monitoring operational procedures

Remuneration:

R20 000 - R25 000 CTC (incl. Medical Aid + Pension Fund contribution) + Sales bonuses every 6 months when targets are met

Important:

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 31 October 2024
• If you do not receive feedback within 14 days, your application is unsuccessful
• Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
• Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted