Join Our Team
The Harry Hartog Bookseller is the heart and soul of our bookshops; the beautiful combination of their passions, expertise and individual quirks plays a tremendous role in making our shops unique and keeping our customers coming back for more.
Being a Harry Hartog Bookseller is much more than a retail job. When you join our team you join a community of people committed to spreading a love of the written word. You become part of a group of individuals driven in their belief that stories – both real and imagined – open the door to worlds you may never have visited, lives you may never have encountered, and experiences you may never have undergone.
With every book you put in a pair of hands, you are contributing to the development of informed, empathetic and perceptive individuals who, in turn, will go on to shape the world we live in.
What Harry Hartog Booksellers Are Made Of
(Or, What We Look For in a Bookseller)
Our booksellers are some of the best in the industry. We seek those who focus on providing an extraordinary customer experience. Our booksellers are friendly, professional and passionate. We inspire our teams to share their love of books with whoever is front of them or on the telephone line. Our booksellers are across the books we stock - both new and old -- and our exciting line of gifts and lifestyle products, ready to make suitable recommendations on both fronts.
We also encourage you to show your initiative when it comes to creating displays, planning and running special events and generating ideas for how to make your bookshop more unique and enticing.
Help us create the Harry Hartog adventure
Harry Hartog is an Australian, family-owned business with an expanding branch network across NSW, ACT, Queensland and South Australia.
Our goal is to create proud and welcoming establishments within our communities. We will strive to keep the passion and legacy of the physical book alive for years to come, and we sincerely hope you will join us in doing so.
Please see our current opportunities below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
For any enquiries please contact hr@harryhartog.com.au
Bookstore Assistant Manager
Brookvale, Sydney NSW
Management - Department/Assistant (Retail & Consumer Products)
Full time
Harry Hartog is an Australian, family-owned business with an expanding branch network across NSW, ACT, Queensland and South
Australia. Our goal is to create proud establishments within our communities. We will strive to keep the passion of the physical book alive for years to come, and we sincerely hope you will join us in doing so.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Assistant Manager interested in all things books to join our team in Warringah Mall. This is a beautiful bookstore in the Northern Beaches community where you will bring you passion and experience to progress your career in book
retailing.
About The Role
As Assistant Manager you will work closely with the store manager to manage all aspects of the day-to-day supervision of the bookstore,
including sales, team leadership and coaching, inventory and stock control, and reporting.
To succeed in this role you will be motivated and passionate about providing a memorable service experience for every customer at our
bookstore. You will develop and maintain a positive workplace culture consistent with the core values of the organisation.
The successful applicant will be required to work a 5-day roster, including one day on weekends.
Harry Hartog offers a competitive salary, a beautiful work environment, generous staff discounts, and the excitement of involvement in a growing and successful business.
Duties
- Assist in managing all store operations and processes and allocate responsibilities to the team
- Lead and inspire a team of enthusiastic booksellers to achieve store targets, including staff selection, training, and rostering
- Ensure standards for store presentation, visual merchandising and customer service are maintained/met
- Motivate the team to meet sales targets
- Assist with overseeing all stock processing in the store
- Plan and participate in in-store promotional events and displays
- Assist in store’s social media management
Selection Criteria
- Retail operations and sales and customer service experience
- Previous supervisory experience, ideally in a retail environment
- Passion for books and reading
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Time management, problem solving and organisational skills
- Strong leadership skills, ability to develop and motivate a high functioning team to achieve results
- Experience with stock processing, including receiving, returns and ensuring accurate stock on hand
- Demonstrated ‘can do’ attitude and a focus on achieving results and excellence
- Sound presentation and merchandising skills
Applications
Applicants should forward a cover letter outlining your bookselling and leadership experience along with an updated copy of your CV by clicking the ‘Apply’ button today!
For any questions, please contact hr@harryhartog.com.au
Bookstore Manager
Miranda, Sydney NSW
Management - Store (Retail & Consumer Products)
Full time
Harry Hartog is an Australian, family-owned business with an expanding branch network across NSW, ACT, Queensland and South Australia. Our goal is to create proud establishments within our communities. We will strive to keep the passion of the physical book alive for years to come, and we sincerely hope you will join us in doing so.
Are you a seasoned retail leader with a passion for books and customer connection? Join our team to inspire growth, lead with positivity, and curate a bookstore that captivates and uplifts. Bring your experience, creativity, and leadership skills to create a thriving, aspirational shopping experience. Apply now!
About The Role
As Store Manager you will work closely with all aspects of the day-to-day supervision of the bookstore, including sales, team leadership and coaching, inventory and stock control, and reporting.
To succeed in this role, you will be motivated and passionate about providing a memorable service experience for every customer at our bookstore. You will develop and maintain a positive workplace culture consistent with the core values of the organisation.
The successful applicant will be required to work a 5-day roster, including one day on weekends.
Harry Hartog Booksellers offers a competitive salary, a beautiful work environment, generous staff discounts, and the excitement of involvement in a growing and successful business.
Duties
- Manage all store operations and processes and allocate responsibilities to the team.
- Lead and inspire a team of enthusiastic booksellers to achieve store targets, including staff selection, training, and rostering.
- Ensure standards for store presentation, visual merchandising and customer service are maintained/met.
- Motivate the team to meet sales targets.
- Respond to customer queries and complaints.
- Prepare and maintain a monthly roster.
- Develop and implement a positive workplace culture consistent with the core values of the organisation.
- Monitor inventory levels and manage all stock receivals and returns.
- Deliver accurate reporting of all paperwork and daily financial requirements.
- Plan and oversee in in-store promotional events and displays.
Selection Criteria
- Exceptional sales and customer service experience.
- Knowledge of retail management practices.
- Passion for books and reading.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Time management, problem solving and organisational skills.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to develop and motivate a high functioning team to achieve results.
- Experience with stock processing, including receiving, returns and ensuring accurate stock on hand.
- Demonstrated ‘can do’ attitude and a focus on achieving results and excellence.
- Sound presentation and merchandising skills.
Applications
Applicants should forward a cover letter outlining your bookselling and leadership experience along with an updated copy of your CV by clicking the ‘Apply’ button today!
For any questions, please contact hr@harryhartog.com.au