Junior Branch Manager

Junior Branch Manager

Location: Bedfordview, JHB

Van Schaik Bookstore needs a Junior Branch Manager who possesses good interpersonal and administrative skills and can function well under pressure.

Reporting to the manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Successfully expanding the Branch regarding stockholding and management thereof;

• Strictly maintaining the company’s and its supplier’s return policies;

• Optimisation and stimulation of sales in the shop;

• Ordering and receiving stationery

• Processing of new and inter-branch stock

• Initiate and maintain contact with lecturing staff of tertiary institutions, potential customers, and representatives of publishers or their suppliers.

• Applying the company’s customer service policy at all levels

• Maintain administrative process (customer orders, quotations, proformas, enquiries);

Requirements:

• Senior certificate

• Computer literate (MS Office suite) and MS Outlook

• Good communication skills and excellent telephone etiquette

• Proficient in English

• Previous experience in an academic bookstore environment is a strong recommendation

• A valid driver’s license

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

pension fund.

Please indicate clearly the position you are applying for. CVs (no certificates) are to be forwarded to

recruit@vanschaik.com

CLOSING DATE: 14 April 2022

(Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates by no later than 21 April 2022).

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

Commencement of duties: as soon as possible