STORE MANAGER OPPORTUNITY –I'LANGA MALL, MBOMBELA!
Turn Your Passion for Books Into a Thriving Career!
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge where you will connect with fellow book lovers, and lead a team in creating unforgettable customer experiences? If so, join South Africa's Best Bookseller Award winner (six years running) with 82 stores nationwide!
Who We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate is:
- A natural leader who treats the store like their own business.
- Outgoing and passionate about people, with a genuine love for serving customers and building strong relationships.
- Ready to support and guide the Assistant Manager and Booksellers while creating a fun, productive team culture.
- Excited about fostering community connections, hosting events, and making the store a welcoming hub.
- Results-driven, ensuring sales targets are not just met but exceeded.
- A detail-oriented leader who values consistency, adheres to company standards, and ensures their team does the same.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day store operations, including inventory and security controls.
- Drive performance by monitoring sales and motivating your team to achieve monthly targets and incentives.
- Maintain top-tier customer service standards throughout the store.
- Train and develop team members for future growth opportunities.
- Manage costs effectively while maximizing profits.
- Actively participate in the store’s daily operations, including floor work and event planning.
- Commit to a strong community presence and engagement.
What You’ll Need:
- Minimum qualification: Matric with 3-5 years of sales or retail experience.
- Be an AVID reader!
- Leadership experience: 3-5 years managing teams in a sales or retail environment.
- A diploma or degree is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with POS systems, inventory management, and merchandising in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
- Flexibility to work retail hours and handle physical tasks.
Perks and Benefits:
- 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!
At our stores, books aren’t just products—they’re experiences, journeys, and connections. You’ll have the chance to meet authors, host events, and build a community around a shared love of books.
Preference will be given to EE candidates, as we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our organistion.
Please Note: While we’d love to get back to everyone, we receive so many applications that it’s not always possible. If you haven’t heard from us by the closing date, we’re so sorry but your application was unsuccessful this time. Keep an eye out for future opportunities!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- To be a Store Manager of a Bookstore you have to be an avid reader who is passionate about books! Tell us WHY you love books and reading? Name your favourite book and tell us why its your favourite!
- Do you have three to five years of experience as a Manager within sales or retail?
Education:
- High School (matric) (Required)
Work Location: In person
