Bookstore Manager at University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES)

UNES/CO/BM/05/2021
Location: Nairobi
Contract Duration: Three Years with Three Months Probationary Period

OVERVIEW

The manager will be the driving force concerned with improving and growing the company business by supporting the Chief Manager Commercial Operations in the Bookstores by driving profitability through careful strategic planning & positioning in the appropriate markets and enhance the operational efficiency of the business

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Developing Bookstore Strategies, Business Plans and Budgets
2. Development and Management of Client Contracts, Partnership Agreements, Commercial Leases, and Other Commercial Policies and Legal Requirements
3. Advising Management on the implementation of Development and Growth Strategies
4. Setting Performance Targets and Supervising Technical and Support Staff to ensure efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction
5. Reviewing product costing and pricing
6. Development of Business Proposals and Memorandum of Understandings (MOU)
7. Sourcing for new opportunities, partnerships, collaboration and networks
8. Ensuring compliance to Policies, Statutory & Regulatory Regulations and Procedures that support efficient and effective business operations

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Undergraduate Degree in B.Com/BA/BMng or equivalent 
2. At least 6 years experience in a management position of a preferably in a bookshop or a Retail Supply Chain
3. Good Sales and Marketing Skills
4. Sound knowledge of industry dynamics
5. Strong inter-personal and communication skills
6. Excellent Organizational Skills
7. Deep Knowledge of Local and  International procurement Regulation
8. Excellent computer skills
9. Ability to interpret Financial Performance of the retail business
10. Ability to monitor stock movement, Revenue, and debt collection
11. Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
12. Knowledge  of foreign exchange edging
13. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, preferably Marketing is an added advantage