Junior Branch Manager

Cedar Square

Van Schaik Bookstore requires a strategic thinker, equipped with the essential skills for high-level negotiations, to contribute to promoting the services of the company.

The incumbent, who should at all times keep abreast of the latest technology, will be responsible for:

• 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
• Excellent customer service
• Financial management
• Stock display and presentation
• Developing and monitoring operational procedures.

Requirements:

• Senior certificate
• Post school qualification in Retail/Business Management will be to your advantage
• Approximately two years work experience in a similar position is a prerequisite
• Computer proficiency and excellent interpersonal skills are of prime importance
• Code B drivers’ licence & own reliable car

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

Pension Fund.

Clearly indicate the position you are applying for, CVs (no certificates) are to be forwarded to

E mail: recruit@vanschaik.com

CLOSING DATE: 19 December 2024

(Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates by no later than the 3 January 2025).   

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

Commencement of duties: as soon as possible

Given the employment equity policy of Van Schaik Bookstore, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.