Bookseller Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to store scheduling needs, including availability for shifts that may include weekends and most holidays.
• Positive, energetic, dependable approach to assigned work.
• Considerate and supportive behavior toward colleagues.
• Cheerful, helpful customer service.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge.
• Comfort and efficiency using technology such as registers, computers, tablets, programs, and other tools.
• Ability to perform prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and extensive walking.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, answer questions, and help them find suitable books and other products.
• Maintain attractive store presentation, cleanliness, displays, sections, and backstock.
• Unpack and receive deliveries and shelve products efficiently and accurately.
• Operate registers quickly, competently, and reliably.
• Use store technology and information tools to locate books and other products.
• Support the café team when needed.
• Understand and follow loss-prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques; identify theft and seek support for problematic behavior or issues.
• Build knowledge of books and other product categories and use it to make recommendations and assist customers.
• Support sales objectives, products, and new releases, including Monthly Picks, Book of the Year, Membership, and preorders.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Support other stores in the wider Cluster when able and needed.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick pay
• Paid time off
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Transit benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement