Bookshop Manager

Winstone's Award Winning Independent Bookshops 

An experienced and creative Manager required for the Frome branch of Winstone's. A passion for books, bookselling experience and commercial flair essential.

Job Description
The Bookstore Manager is responsible for the buying of general merchandise and books for resale, marketing and administering the operations of the bookstore and providing supervision and leadership to bookstore staff. Working within a customer service orientated environment is expected to be innovative and creative in recommending business solutions to challenges that arise.

Using effective communication, problem-solving and leadership skills the Manager manages the operations of the bookshop in keeping with standards and values Winstone’s expects.

The Manager most importantly with the Director is responsible for driving growth and profit for the business.

Reporting

• Reports to  - Director
• Responsible for  - Booksellers

Major Responsibilities/Duties:

• Helps manages stock levels through buying, returns and use of reports on Gardlink and Nielson
• Using publishers, wholesalers and non book suppliers strive for the best buying margins available
• Check incoming stock for correct margins, accuracy and condition
• Ensure all marketing material and promotions are in place, use of broadsheet reviews and seasonal promotions.
• Ensure merchandising is of the highest standards at all times
• Maximize the potential of each title through use of data and market profile
• Good working knowledge of Bookstore computer management systems. 

• Able to open and close the store and complete the month end processes 

• Support for events
• Maintains Gardlink stock data base. 


Supervision and Leadership

• Assumes full responsibility of the bookshop. 

• Select and supervise day-to-day activities of staff
• Manage and allocate workload when necessary and help define priorities
• Approve, monitor, and report holiday and other absences for all staff under the direct 
supervision. 

• Works with the Director to develop strategies to drive the business.
• Follows through on initiatives from the Director.

There is a 2 bedroom flat above the business which can be discussed as part of the package.

Please email CV to winstonebooks1@gmail.com

Closing Date: 1st April 2018