0512 Bookseller

Books A Million; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Books A Million in Missouri is seeking a friendly Bookseller to deliver exceptional customer service, answer questions, and assist with purchases at the register. The role emphasizes merchandising, store upkeep, and helping customers find books and related products.

Candidates should be at least 16, capable of standing long hours, and comfortable operating a cash register. Prior retail experience and strong communication are a plus; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Greet customers and assist with questions and orders.
• Maintain appearance and merchandising of the store.
• Protect company assets and handle transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer questions, and assist with orders.
• Promote POS initiatives including Membership programs and other promotions.
• Balance cash drawer after each shift per Loss Prevention Policy.
• Restock shelves and keep the sales floor tidy and presentable.
• Support other departments and assist with inventory and housekeeping.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail sales

Communication

Tools

Cash register

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