Assistant Manager (Book Services) Job at ZARC Corporate Services Limited

ZARC CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED, RC NO: 1258456. A Bookshop with a strong online presence is looking for a dedicated and experienced person to join its staff as Assistant Manager.     Job Title: Assistant Manager (Book Services) Location: Nigeria Responsibilities

• Updating the website and electronic resource
• Keeping the bookshop organised and tidy
• Attending events and activities related to literature and authors
• Ordering and displaying new books, audio books, DVD’s and other materials as well as weeding out old ones
• Keeping up to date with newly release publications, by  reading book reviews, publishers’ announcements and other relevant materials, in order to select bookshop resources
• Knowing public needs and trends to ensure online services are used as much as possible
• Promoting the use of the website/bookshop through displays, talks and public events
• Working with authors, publishers and other bodies, to develop services and initiatives for the public
• Managing the company’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)
• Managing the company’s blog
• Creating and distributing the company’s newsletter

• A degree in any subject, you will also need   to be able to effectively use the following IT applications:Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel, and Adobe Fireworks.

• interpersonal and listening skills, including the ability to interact with a range of people
• strong ICT skills so as to be able to use computers to classify resources, create databases and manipulate images and create graphic designs
• written and verbal communication skills
• research skills
• enthusiasm and the ability to motivate yourself and others
• team working skills
• a flexible attitude to work
• the ability to prioritise your work and meet deadlines
• good presentation skills
• a meticulous approach to work
• the ability to think logically
• organisational and self-management skills
• an ability to continually update your knowledge on changes to technology

• It's important to show your motivation by getting relevant experience as early as possible.
• candidate must have a passion for books and learning as well as a desire to be surrounded by literature and work with people who love and appreciate books.