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bookshop manager

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Description

Bookshop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in this specialised store.

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Theoretical Knowledge

publishing industry types of literature genres employment law sales activities types of written press

Practical Skills

measure customer feedback ensure client orientation study sales levels of products liaise with educational institutions apply health and safety standards ensure correct goods labelling supervise merchandise displays obtain relevant licenses liaise with colleagues ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations perform procurement processes oversee promotional sales prices manage staff set up pricing strategies set sales goals adhere to organisational guidelines order supplies manage budgets maintain relationship with suppliers liaise with book publishers maximise sales revenues monitor customer service monitor proper product handling negotiate buying conditions negotiate sales contracts recruit employees maintain relationship with customers manage theft prevention use different communication channels advertise new book releases stay up-to-date with latest book releases participate in governmental tenders advise customers on books selection recommend books to customers place orders for printed paper goods sell books