ASSISTANT MANAGER NEEDED – BEACON BAY RETAIL PARK!
Love books? Thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused environment?
We’re looking for a passionate Assistant Manager to help lead our store with creativity, innovation, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial learning environment, interact with bestselling authors, and connect with customers who share your love for books!
What We’re Looking For:
- A strong leader who can take ownership of the store’s success.
- A team player who will support the Store Manager and inspire colleagues.
- A relationship-builder who enjoys engaging with customers, suppliers, and authors.
- A results-driven individual who can motivate the team to exceed sales targets and earn incentives.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Matric (minimum) with 1-3 years of experience in sales or retail.
- 1-3 years of staff management experience, preferably in a retail or sales environment.
- A diploma or degree would be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and industry awareness to drive sales growth.
- Experience with POS systems, inventory management, and merchandising in a fast-paced, performance-driven setting.
Why Join Us?
- A fun, engaging, and book-filled work environment.
- Exciting career growth opportunities.
- The chance to be part of a passionate team that loves books as much as you do!
- Staff Benefit Discount – Personal Use Only.
- Performance-based incentives.
- Group Retirement Annuity and Medical Insurance.
- Birthday voucher and a day off to celebrate your special day!
Apply now and take the next step in your bookselling journey!
Only successful candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- What's the last book you finished? Please include the title and author.
- What do you usually enjoy reading? (Genres or favourite authors are fine)
- If a customer asked you for a book recommendation from the genre of your choosing, what would you recommend and why? A sentence or two is enough.
Education:
- High School (matric) (Required)
Work Location: In person
