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.

Requirements

• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts
• Fill scheduling gaps when able, being flexible and responsive to the needs of the store
• Be positive and willing in your approach to work, performing assigned tasks with purpose and energy, working hard and reliably
• Be supportive and considerate of colleagues, going out of your way to help others on the team and showing them kindness
• Be always cheerful with customers, consistently going out of your way to help them
• Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge in the store
• Use varied technology, including registers, computers, tablets, programs and other tools comfortably and efficiently
• Develop strong merchandising skills to maintain the book presentation and cleanliness of the store
• Develop effective visual merchandising skills to maintain the presentation in gifting, toys and our other product categories, equally
• Run a register competently to serve customers quickly and reliably
• Support the receiving and unpacking of deliveries, and the efficient and accurate shelving that follows
• Find books and other products with ease and accuracy, using a combination of your own knowledge or that of your colleagues, BookMaster and the available information tools
• Support the café team willingly and effectively when needed
• Understand loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques, identifying theft, spotting and seeking support for problematic behavior and issues in the store

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off