0303 Bookseller

Books A Million; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Books A Million in Dalton, GA is seeking a friendly Bookseller to deliver outstanding customer service and help customers find books and merchandise.

You will greet shoppers, operate the cash register, promote memberships and educator programs, stock shelves, and keep the store neat and inviting while protecting company assets.

No college degree required; the role offers flexible hours and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must complete required background screenings.
• Basic computer and cash register skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide helpful assistance at the register.
• Sell products and promote membership and educator programs.
• Balance cash drawer per shift per policy.
• Stock shelves and merchandise according to plan.
• Maintain store cleanliness and recover sales floor.
• Assist in other departments as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Retail experience

Cash handling

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.

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