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Career Opportunity at Melrose Arch: Children’s Booksellers

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

2X CHILDREN’S BOOKSELLERS

MELROSE ARCH

We have an exciting opportunity for two Children’s Booksellers at our Melrose store. Exclusive Books is turning this branch into a children’s book showroom and a training store for children’s experts, in line with our strategy to bring books to more children in South Africa. We need booksellers enthusiastic about children’s literature to help us set up such a showroom and academy, and to become part of and assist in developing the next generation of experts.

This position entails the following:
* Reading and informally reviewing children’s books
* Staying informed of news in the world of children’s books, such as award winners, trends, film tie-ins and reviews
* Unpacking, organising and maintaining our children’s book collection
* Creating new title displays and merchandising
* Assisting customers both via the telephone and in person
* Assisting librarians (public and schools) both in store and at their premises
* Assisting with customer queries and book searches of all kinds
* Placing customer orders and notifying customers of orders received
* Assisting in the organisation and running of book related events
* Conducting story telling events
* Performing all sale and refund transactions on our point of sale system
* Share knowledge with other staff
* Assisting store manager with various tasks involved in the running of the store

The successful candidate must have:
* Passion for children’s books
* Friendly, bubbly personality that inspires the fun and excitement of children’s books
* Ability and willingness to deal with all age groups, especially young children and teenagers
* Willingness to learn
* Basic understanding of children’s books
* Above average perceptive and linguistic skills
* An excellent command of the English language
* Friendly, considerate and responsible behaviour
* A broad general knowledge including the arts, literature, history and current affairs
* An active engagement with children’s books
* A proactive response to challenges and pressure
* Matric/NQF level 4

Applications should be addressed to:

Colleen Whitfield on fax 086 682 8794 or email Colleenw@exclusivebooks.co.za

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON THE 7TH AUGUST 2015

Should you not receive a response by 21st August 2015 please consider your application unsuccessful.

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