Bookseller - PT

Barnes & Noble • Issaquah, WA

409d

About The Position

The Bookseller position at Barnes & Noble is a part-time role focused on providing exceptional customer service in a retail environment. The primary responsibility is to create an engaging shopping experience for customers by sharing knowledge about books and making personalized recommendations. The role involves maintaining a vibrant bookstore atmosphere through effective merchandising and community engagement, while also supporting the overall goals of the store and cluster.

Requirements

• Passionate reader with knowledge about books.
• Positive and can-do attitude.
• Enjoy working with people and solving problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Energized by working in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail or customer service.
• Familiarity with current book trends and popular titles.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers by engaging with them and sharing knowledge of books.
• Ensure a vibrant bookstore through effective presentation and merchandising.
• Leverage key campaigns to engage customers and promote sales.
• Continuously educate yourself on books and the industry to enhance customer experience.
• Identify key titles and tailor merchandise selection to reflect community interests.
• Maintain store cleanliness and create inviting displays.
• Assist with events and community outreach efforts.
• Protect company assets by adhering to shrink control processes.
• Provide urgent and caring assistance to customers and employees.
• Model expected behaviors to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Sick pay for part-time employees based on hours worked.
• Employee discount on purchases.
• Vacation time based on hours worked for part-time employees.
• Personal days based on hours worked for part-time employees.
• Company holidays for part-time employees.
• 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed