Associate

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

Job summary

Books-A-Million in Covington, LA is seeking a part-time associate to deliver friendly, helpful service while assisting customers, answering questions, and handling cash register transactions.

You will merchandise the floor, support store initiatives such as Text 2 Mobile and Educator programs, and help maintain a clean, organized sales floor.

Must be at least 16 years old and able to pass background screenings; prior retail or book knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of all background screenings.
• Knowledge of books and store merchandise is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, assist with questions and orders, and process cashiering efficiently.
• Sell products and participate in POS initiatives like Text 2 Mobile and Educator programs.
• Place and merchandise products on the sales floor according to guidelines.
• Restock and maintain clean, organized sales floor and displays.
• Protect store assets and adhere to loss prevention standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Management

Communication Skills

Job description

US:LA:Covington | Retail | ACTIVE PART TIME

Posted a week ago | Apply before September 30, 2026

Description

Job Description

Reporting to the General Manager, the 2 nd & Charles Associate 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, offer point of sale initiatives including Text 2 Mobile Program, Educator programs, and other company-sponsored programs.
• 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 resetting table and shelf displays, picking up items, shelving books and product, store housekeeping/cleaning tasks as required.
• Protects company assets by adhering to all loss prevention standards and acting with integrity in all transactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned including, but not limited to assisting in other departments, including but not limited to buyback, receiving shipments, small fixture assembly and maintenance, assisting with inventory, and restroom cleanliness.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Management
• Communication Skills

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 16 years of age or older
• Successful completion of all background screenings

Preferred Skills

• Computer skills 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