Bookseller - Temporary

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 books and products.
• Unpack, shelve, and organize deliveries while maintaining clean and visually appealing displays.
• Operate registers efficiently to provide quick and friendly service.
• Develop merchandising skills to present books, gifts, toys, and other products effectively.
• Support the café team and assist with receiving, unpacking, and shelving stock.
• Locate books and products accurately using store tools, personal knowledge, or colleague assistance.
• Follow loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques to address theft or problematic behavior.
• Build expertise in fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, educational toys, games, collectibles, music, movies, and newsstand products.
• Make book recommendations and support key sales initiatives like Monthly Picks, Book of the Year, Membership, and preorders.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth store operations, including flexibility to work across different stores if needed.

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility to fill scheduling gaps and adapt to store needs (early mornings to late evenings).
• Positive, energetic, and willing attitude toward assigned tasks and teamwork.
• Supportive and considerate behavior toward colleagues and customers.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop bookstore knowledge.
• Comfort with technology, including registers, computers, tablets, and store programs.
• Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, bend, lift, and walk extensively.

Benefits

Benefits vary based on scheduled hours:

• Under 20 hours per week: Employee Discount, EAP, and Sick Pay.
• 20–29.99 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.
• 30+ hours 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 current plan and may be subject to future changes. Availability may vary by location/state regulations.

Career Growth

As you gain experience and demonstrate mastery of bookselling skills, you’ll advance to the next step in the career path—Senior Bookseller—with new challenges and growth opportunities.