0105 Bookseller

Books A Million; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Books A Million in Abilene, TX is seeking a friendly and helpful Bookseller to deliver outstanding customer service, assist shoppers, and handle transactions.

You will greet customers, answer questions, and promote store programs while stocking shelves and keeping the sales floor organized.

The role requires standing for extended periods, light lifting up to 50 lbs, and prior retail experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of all required background screenings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Previous retail sales experience.
• Computer and cash register skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers, assisting with questions and orders, and efficient cashiering.
• Promote products and participate in POS initiatives including Membership programs, Magazine for Millionaires program, Educator programs, and other company-sponsored programs.
• Balance cash drawer following each shift within policy.
• Merchandise and stock shelves according to merchandising guidelines and timelines.
• Maintain the sales floor and store cleanliness; assist with inventory and other departments as needed.
• Protect company assets by adhering to loss prevention standards.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Multi-tasking

Retail experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Product knowledge

Tools

Cash register system

Point of sale

Job description

Job Description

The Bookseller is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to all customers in a friendly and helpful manner. They should be knowledgeable about books and other merchandise in the store, proactively seek to assist customers, and provide an outstanding shopping experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides customers with the highest level of customer service by greeting each customer, communicating and assisting customers with questions and orders, and efficient cashiering.
• Sales of all products and promotion of point of sale initiatives including Membership programs, Magazine for Millionaires program, Educator programs, and other company-sponsored programs.
• Balances cash drawer following each register shift within allowable variances as identified in the Loss Prevention Policy.
• Delivers and places product on the sales floor in accordance with merchandising guidelines and timelines.
• Recovers the sales floor during each shift, including, but not limited to picking up items, shelving books and product, straightening bookshelves and tables, and store housekeeping tasks as required.
• Protects company assets by adhering to all loss prevention standards and acting with integrity in all transactions.
• Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to assisting in other departments, receiving shipments, small fixture assembly and maintenance, assisting with inventory, and restroom cleanliness.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Management

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• 16 years of age or older
• Successful completion of all required background screenings

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Previous retail sales experience
• Computer and cash register skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use hands/arms to operate a keyboard and telephone for repetitive motion activities
• Must be able to lift or team lift objects up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
• Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without an assistive device
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job