Collins Booksellers is looking for an experienced bookseller to lead our Moonee Ponds store.

This is an opportunity for someone who loves books, understands bookselling and enjoys creating a welcoming bookshop that reflects its local community. You will lead the store’s day-to-day operations, support and develop the team, and take ownership of its sales performance and customer experience.

Key responsibilities include:
Leading, supporting and developing the store team
Delivering knowledgeable, friendly and personalised customer service
Driving sales and monitoring the store’s financial performance
Managing rosters, staffing levels and day-to-day store operations
Overseeing stock selection, merchandising and inventory management
Building relationships with local customers, schools and community organisations
Coordinating author events, promotions and local marketing activities
Maintaining high standards of presentation throughout the store
Working closely with the Collins Booksellers Head Office team

About you

Previous experience working as a bookseller is essential. You will also have:
Solid knowledge of books and the Australian publishing industry
Leadership or retail management experience




Excellent customer service and communication skills
The ability to motivate and develop a team
Sound commercial judgement and an understanding of retail performance
Solid organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A genuine interest in connecting a bookshop with its local community
Confidence using retail systems and standard business software
You will be a hands-on manager who is equally comfortable recommending a book, helping a team member, reviewing store performance or preparing the shop for a busy trading period. Collins Booksellers is an Australian-owned bookselling group with a proud history extending over 100 years. Our stores are locally focused, and we believe a successful bookshop should reflect and contribute to the community it serves.

If you are an experienced bookseller ready to take the next step, or an established bookshop manager looking for a current opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your résumé and a short cover letter outlining your bookselling and leadership experience.

📌 Store Manager Collins Booksellers Moonee Ponds Melbourne
🏢 Collins Booksellers
📍 Melbourne