Harry Hartog is an Australian, family-owned business with an expanding branch network across NSW, ACT, Queensland and South Australia. Our goal is to create proud establishments within our communities. We will strive to keep the passion of the physical book alive for years to come, and we sincerely hope you will join us in doing so.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Assistant Store Manager interested in all things books to join our team in Penrith. This is a beautiful bookstore where you will bring you passion and experience to progress your career in book retailing.
About The Role
As Assistant Manager you will work closely with the Store Manager to manage all aspects of the day-to-day supervision of the bookstore, including sales, team leadership and coaching, inventory and stock control, and reporting.
To succeed in this role, you will be motivated and passionate about providing a memorable service experience for every customer at our bookstore. You will develop and maintain a positive workplace culture consistent with the core values of the organisation.
The successful applicant will be required to work a 5-day roster, including one day on weekends.
Harry Hartog offers a competitive salary, a beautiful work environment, generous staff discounts, and the excitement of involvement in a growing and successful business.
Duties
* Assist in managing all store operations and processes and allocate responsibilities to the team
* Lead and inspire a team of enthusiastic booksellers to achieve store targets, including staff selection, training, and rostering
* Ensure standards for store presentation, visual merchandising and customer service are maintained/met
* Motivate the team to meet sales targets
* Assist with overseeing all stock processing in the store
* Plan and participate in in-store promotional events and displays
* Assist in store's social media management
Selection Criteria
* Retail operations and sales and customer service experience
* Previous supervisory experience, ideally in a retail environment
* Passion for books and reading
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
* Time management, problem solving and organisational skills
* Strong leadership skills, ability to develop and motivate a high functioning team to achieve results
* Experience with stock processing, including receiving, returns and ensuring accurate stock on hand
* Demonstrated 'can do' attitude and a focus on achieving results and excellence
* Sound presentation and merchandising skills
Applications:
Applicants should forward a cover letter outlining your bookselling and leadership experience along with an updated copy of your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button today
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