0179 Bookseller

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

Job summary

Books A Million in Beaufort, SC is seeking a friendly Bookseller to deliver outstanding customer service and assist shoppers with knowledge about our books and merchandise. The role emphasizes greeting customers, processing orders, and supporting store programs.

Responsibilities include cash handling, stocking, merchandising, and contributing to a clean, welcoming sales floor. Prior retail experience is a plus and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older and able to pass required background screenings.
• Provide exceptional customer service and knowledgeable assistance to shoppers.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with questions and orders; handle cash register duties.
• Promote memberships and other store programs.
• Balance cash drawers and maintain security per policy.
• Stock and straighten shelves; assist with merchandising and housekeeping.
• Support other departments as needed and help with inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Ability to multi-task

Retail sales experience

Computer and cash register skills

Tools

POS system

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.

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 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