About the Company
Maha Yu Yi Pte Ltd is an established Chinese bookstore in Singapore, founded in 1969 and recognised as a heritage business.
If you enjoy books, reading, and engaging with people, and would like to be part of a bookstore that supports schools and promotes reading culture, we welcome you to join our team.
This role goes beyond typical retail work and includes involvement in bookstore operations, school book fairs, and reading-related activities across different communities.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Retail &Bookstore Operations Assistant / Executive to support daily retail operations, customer engagement, and book-related activities.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that requires both service mindset and operational capability. Candidates may be offered an Assistant or Executive position depending on experience andability.
Key Responsibilities
Retail & Customer Engagement
- Provide warm and professional customer service to walk-in customers
- Recommend suitable books based on customer interests, reading level, and needs
- Engage with parents, students, teachers, and general readers
- Support customer enquiries and cashiering operations
- Build familiarity with Chinese books, authors, and key reading categories
Retail Operations & Merchandising
- Support daily retail operations and store upkeep
- Assist with shelving, stock arrangement, and visual merchandising
- Maintain store cleanliness and organisation
- Ensure books are properly displayed and replenished
Order Fulfilment & Inventory Handling
- Assist in picking, packing, and processing customer orders
- Support incoming stock handling, unpacking, and sorting
- Coordinate internally on stock availability and order fulfilment
- Perform basic inventory handling and stock movement tasks
School Book Fairs & Events
- Support setup and operations of school book fairs and external sales events
- Assist in book selection, packing, and logistics preparation
- Engage students, teachers, and parents during events
- (Executive level) Take ownership of assigned projects, coordinate with schools or partners, and support event execution independently
Requirements
- Minimum O-Level or equivalent qualification
- Diploma or higher qualification is preferred. Backgrounds in Business, Chinese Studies, Education, or related areas are an advantage, though candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) to effectively serve Chinese-speaking customers and readers at different stages of learning Chinese
- Strong interest in books, reading, or Chinese culture is an advantage
- Able to handle physical aspects of bookstore operations, including lifting and moving boxes of books, unpacking shipments, and handling stock
- Comfortable with hands-on retail and operational work
- Willingness to work on weekends, public holidays, and during school book fairs or peak operational periods
Preferred Attributes (for Executive level)
- Able to take ownership of work, coordinate with schools or partners, and operate with minimal supervision
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Experience in retail, bookstore, education, or event operations is an advantage
- Familiarity with Chinese books or publishing industry is a plus
Salary & Appointment Level
Salary: SGD 2,400 - 3,200 per month
Appointment level and salary will beoffered based on experience, demonstrated capability, and scope ofresponsibilities. Higher salary within the range may be considered forcandidates with relevant experience in bookstore operations, school or library liaison,book fairs, or event coordination.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a heritage Chinese bookstore with a cultural mission
- Opportunity to work across retail, schools, and community events
- Gain exposure to Chinese books, education sector, and reading promotion
- Dynamic role with variety beyond typical retail positions
Other Information
Working Location
Maha Yu Yi Pte Ltd
Blk 231 Bain Street, #0307
Singapore 180231
Nearest MRT Stations: Bugis / City Hall / Bras Basah
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply with an updated resume to:
Email: [Confidential Information]
Please include:
- Personal particulars with recent photograph
- Educational background
- Working experience
- Reasons for leaving previous jobs
- Current and expected salary
- Position applied for (Fulltime / Parttime)
- Date of availability / notice period
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
