0134 Bookseller

Books A Million; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Books A Million is seeking a Bookseller to deliver exceptional customer service and to assist customers with questions and purchases in a friendly environment.

The role requires knowledge of books and merchandise, proactive customer assistance, and participation in store programs while maintaining store presentation and accuracy at the register.

Qualifications

• Greet customers and provide high level customer service.
• Knowledgeable about books and merchandise in-store.
• Pass required background screenings.
• Stand for extended periods; capable of light lifting.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with the highest level of service, greet and assist with questions and orders.
• Operate cash register and process transactions accurately.
• Promote store programs and promotions to customers.
• Maintain merchandising and store cleanliness.
• Assist with receiving shipments and inventory tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Strong verbal and written comm. skills

Cash register skills

Computer skills

Tools

Cash register

Computer

Job description

Job Description

The Bookseller is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to all customers in a friendly and helpful manner.

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, 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 shitt, 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