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 and assist customers by answering questions and helping them find books and products.
• Unpack, shelve, and organize deliveries to maintain store presentation.
• Operate registers efficiently to provide quick and friendly service.
• Tidy and maintain displays, ensuring the store remains visually appealing.
• Develop merchandising skills for books, gifting, toys, and other product categories.
• Support the café team and assist with receiving and shelving deliveries.
• Locate books and products accurately using store tools and knowledge.
• Understand and apply loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques.
• Build expertise in fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, educational toys, games, music, movies, and newsstand products.
• Make effective book recommendations and support key sales initiatives (e.g., Monthly Picks, Book of the Year, Membership, preorders).
• Collaborate with the team to meet store needs, including flexibility with scheduling and potential work at other locations.

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 tasks, with a strong work ethic.
• Supportive and considerate attitude toward colleagues and customers.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to store needs.
• Comfort with technology, including registers, computers, tablets, and store programs.
• Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, bend, lift, and walk extensively.

Skills

• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Merchandising and visual display abilities.
• Proficiency in operating point-of-sale systems and store technology.
• Knowledge of books, toys, games, and other products (developed on the job).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• For employees scheduled <20 hours/week: Employee Discount, EAP, and Sick Pay.
• For employees scheduled 20–29.99 hours/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 employees scheduled 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, 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.

Pay

Starting hourly rate of $15.00, depending on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

The store is open from early mornings to late evenings every day, including weekends and most holidays. Flexibility to fill scheduling gaps is required.