Maynooth University Bookshop-Assistant Manager
Closing Date for applications: 12th September 2021
To apply for this job please send your CV (maximum 2 pages) with a cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected]
POSITION SUMMARY: Assisting the Manager in the day to day running of the bookshop. Daily duties will include management functions, opening/closing shop, ordering stock, providing training, performing administrative duties.
Hours: 40 p/w term time (August-May), flexible hours available for off term time (June & July)
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package (DOE)
- Continuous Learning and Development opportunities
- Staff discount
- Pension scheme available
- Potential for career progression
Responsibilities:
- Support the Manager and lead the team with all aspects of sales and service
- Open and close the shop.
- Perform day end cashing up of tills and reconcile any discrepancies
- Ensure that window and in-store displays are always full and visually appealing
- Ensure work and customer areas are safe and tidy.
- Manage staff rosters
- Provide training to junior staff.
- Maintain and oversee shop related pages on various social media platforms and provide regular supply of new content.
- Maintain a high level of customer service
- Order stock as required working with the manager
Key requirements:
- Previous experience in retail environment
- Positive and outgoing manner when dealing with customers
- Ability to work well in a small team and to think proactively about ways to engage with and support colleagues
- Motivated, efficient, with a positive and proactive manner
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office Package, Social media platforms)
- Ability to work well under pressure, especially during busy periods, when all the team are required to work across many aspects of the shop and balance large workloads
Desirable experience:
- Previous bookselling experience
- Experience working in a management or team leadership role
- Experience working with e-commerce platforms (such as Squarespace, WooCommerce, WordPress, Shopify, or bespoke selling platforms)
- Illustration / design abilities (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
Last updated 4 September 2021