Job Description
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Collins Booksellers is looking for an experienced bookseller to lead our Moonee Ponds store.
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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.
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Leading, supporting and developing the store team
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Delivering knowledgeable, friendly and personalised customer service
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Driving sales and monitoring the store's financial performance
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Managing rosters, staffing levels and day-to-day store operations
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Overseeing stock selection, merchandising and inventory management
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Building relationships with local customers, schools and community organisations
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Coordinating author events, promotions and local marketing activities
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Maintaining high standards of presentation throughout the store
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Working closely with the Collins Booksellers Head Office team
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About you Previous experience working as a bookseller is essential. You will also have: n
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Strong knowledge of books and the Australian publishing industry
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Leadership or retail management experience
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Excellent customer service and communication skills
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The ability to motivate and develop a team
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Sound commercial judgement and an understanding of retail performance
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Solid organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
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A genuine interest in connecting a bookshop with its local community
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Confidence using retail systems and standard business software
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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.
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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.
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If you are an experienced bookseller ready to take the next step, or an established bookshop manager looking for a recent chance, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Store Manager Collins Booksellers Moonee Ponds Victoria
🏢 Collins Booksellers
📍 Victoria