0680 Bookseller

Books A Million; Caney (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Books A Million in Caney, Kansas is seeking a friendly Bookseller to deliver exceptional customer service, assist customers with questions and orders, and operate the register accurately.

You will help merchandise shelves, stock shipments, and support store operations while maintaining a clean and welcoming sales floor. Prior retail experience is preferred, with strong communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with questions and orders, providing top-tier customer service.
• Sell products and promote store memberships and programs.
• Balance cash drawer according to policy.
• Merchandise products on the sales floor and restock as needed.
• Maintain floor cleanliness and assist with inventory and housekeeping tasks.
• Protect company assets by following loss prevention standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Service

Cashiering

Merchandising

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