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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

bookshop manager

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

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Description

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

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
publishing industryemployment lawsales activitiestypes of literature genres
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
types of written press
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
set sales goalsadvertise new book releasesuse different communication channelsstudy sales levels of productsensure client orientationsupervise merchandise displaysmaintain relationship with suppliersnegotiate sales contractsorder suppliesoversee promotional sales pricesapply health and safety standardsmanage staffmeasure customer feedbackmonitor customer serviceliaise with colleaguesnegotiate buying conditionsobtain relevant licensesmonitor proper product handlingliaise with educational institutionsmaintain relationship with customersmaximise sales revenuesstay up-to-date with latest book releasesrecruit employeesset up pricing strategiesmanage theft preventionliaise with book publishersensure correct goods labellingperform procurement processesadhere to organisational guidelinesensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulationsmanage budgets
OPTIONALOptional competences
participate in governmental tenderssell booksadvise customers on books selectionplace orders for printed paper goodsrecommend books to customers

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

41 total
35 essential · 6 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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