Bookseller - PT

About the Role

A Barnes & Noble bookstore is a gathering place for readers and the community. As a Bookseller, you are an integral member of the bookselling team at the heart of our stores. You welcome customers in a cheerful and helpful way, connect readers with the right titles and products, and maintain the attractive presentation and efficient operation of the store.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly, answer questions, and assist them in finding products.
• Unpack and shelve deliveries, tidy displays, and maintain store presentation.
• Operate registers efficiently to provide quick and friendly service.
• Develop merchandising skills for books, gifts, toys, and other product categories.
• Support receiving, unpacking, and accurate shelving of inventory.
• Locate books and products using store tools, knowledge, or colleague assistance.
• Assist the café team and other departments as needed.
• Understand and apply loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques.
• Build expertise in fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, educational toys, games, collectibles, music, movies, and newsstand products.
• Make effective book recommendations and support key sales initiatives (e.g., Monthly Picks, Book of the Year, Membership, preorders).
• Contribute to the store’s success by maintaining sections, presenting products attractively, and sharing knowledge with customers and colleagues.

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Flexibility to fill scheduling gaps, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive, willing attitude with a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Supportive and considerate of colleagues, demonstrating teamwork and kindness.
• Cheerful and helpful demeanor with customers, consistently going above and beyond.
• Willingness to learn new skills and acquire knowledge about store operations and products.
• Comfort and proficiency with technology, including registers, computers, tablets, and store programs.
• Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, bend repetitively, lift, and walk extensively.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in other stores within the cluster if needed.

Benefits

• For part-time employees (under 20 hours/week): Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Sick Pay.
• For part-time employees (20–29.99 hours/week): Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay, Paid Time Off (including paid Maternity and Parental Leave), Company Paid Holidays, Transit benefits, and 401(k) with Company Match.
• For full-time employees (30+ hours/week): Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay, Paid Time Off (including paid Maternity and Parental Leave), Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit benefits, and Tuition Reimbursement.

All benefits are provided in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefits may vary depending on location and state regulations.

Pay

Starting hourly rate of $14.00, depending on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.