Bookseller - PT

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 by saying hello, answering questions, and consistently going out of your way to connect readers with the right titles and products.

About the role

• Welcome customers cheerfully and helpfully.
• Maintain the attractive presentation of the store and ensure its efficient running.
• Unpack and shelve deliveries.
• Work registers in a quick and friendly manner.
• Help the café team when needed.
• Support the bookstore team in maintaining the store's cleanliness and order.
• Master the operational competencies of a Barnes & Noble bookseller, including:
  • Using various technology, including registers, computers, tablets, programs, and other tools.
  • Developing strong merchandising and visual merchandising skills.
  • Running a register competently.
  • Supporting the receiving and unpacking of deliveries.
  • Finding books and other products with ease and accuracy.
  • Understanding loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques.
  • Engage in physical activities including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and walking.

Responsibilities

• Be punctual and reliable, filling scheduling gaps when possible.
• Be positive and willing, performing assigned tasks with purpose and energy.
• Show support and kindness towards colleagues.
• Be cheerful with customers, helping them whenever possible.
• Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge.
• Enjoy being a bookseller!

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Positive and willing approach to work.
• Supportive and considerate of colleagues.
• Always cheerful with customers.
• Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge.
• Enjoy being a bookseller.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, lift, and walk.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of books and bookstore operations.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Computer literacy.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Employee Discount.
• EAP and Sick Pay.
• Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Company Paid Holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision).
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

• Varies based on schedule length.

Schedule

• Varies based on schedule length.