Shop manager, Readings Hawthorn

We are looking for a passionate Shop Manager to work on a full-time, permanent basis. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the store including overall profitability, management, and supervision of staff; supervision of administrative functions; security of inventory and resources; customer service; merchandising and promotion; and stock maintenance.

The ideal applicant will have demonstrated:

• Experience working in an Australian book industry.
• 2-3 years previous experience as Assistant Manager or similar level within a retail industry.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrated inventory skills including merchandising and stock maintenance.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.

A full position description can be found here.

To apply, please provide your CV and a cover letter describing your experience and responding to the selection criteria to the P&C Business Partner at [email protected].

The closing date for applications is 29th April 2024, unless the position is filled prior, with the role expected to start Monday, 3rd June.

We celebrate diversity at Readings and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All applicants are welcome, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.

Expressions of interest

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Readings.

Readings is an independent bookseller with several branches located around Melbourne; in Carlton, Doncaster, Hawthorn, Malvern, St Kilda, Emporium, and within the State Library of Victoria, plus an online shop. You can read more about us here.

When employment opportunities arise, our Managers look to engage enthusiastic retailers who share our passion for books, music and film, who can demonstrate a strong customer service focus, and who are keen to share their product knowledge.

We’re fortunate to receive many unsolicited applications for employment which means, when employment opportunities do come up, our Managers are generally able to take on people with bookselling or other relevant industry experience.

If you are interested in a Customer Service position, feel free to complete this expression of interest form and submit it along with your resume, then we can consider you should such a position become available. Your expression of interest can also be made via email at [email protected], or to the shop Manager directly. We can retain your personal details for up to a month, in accordance with our privacy policy.

Specialised positions within our shops and marketing department also come up from time to time. When we need to recruit for such positions, you’ll find the advertisement here. Readings doesn’t offer unpaid positions.