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 store's attractive presentation and efficient operation.

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, gifting, toys, and other product categories.
• Support receiving, unpacking, and accurate shelving of inventory.
• Locate books and products using knowledge, tools, and resources like BookMaster.
• Assist the café team when needed.
• Understand and apply loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain and present books in an attractive manner across fiction, nonfiction, and children’s sections.
• Make effective book recommendations and support key sales objectives (e.g., Monthly Picks, Book of the Year, Membership, preorders).
• Build expertise in Educational Toys and Games, Specialty Games, Hobby and Collectibles, music, movies, and Newsstand.
• Support the success of new releases and key products.

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Flexibility to fill scheduling gaps, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive, willing, and energetic approach to work.
• Supportive and considerate of colleagues.
• Cheerful and helpful demeanor with customers.
• Willingness to learn new skills and acquire knowledge.
• Ability to use technology, including registers, computers, tablets, and programs comfortably.
• Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, bend repetitively, lift, and walk extensively.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Potential to work in other stores within the cluster if needed.

Skills

• Proficiency in operating registers and store technology.
• Strong merchandising and visual presentation skills.
• Effective communication and customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of books and products across various categories.
• Loss prevention awareness and problem-solving.

Benefits

• For those scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week: Employee Discount, EAP, and Sick Pay.
• For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 hours per week: Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay, Paid Time Off (including paid Maternity and Parental Leave), Company Paid Holidays, Transit, and 401(k) with Company Match.
• For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more per 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, 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/state regulations.