Associate

Books A Million; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Books A Million in Hoover, AL is seeking a part-time associate to deliver exceptional customer service, assist shoppers, and operate the register. You will merchandise products, stock shelves, maintain store cleanliness, and follow loss-prevention guidelines. Candidates must be at least 16 and pass background screenings.

This role offers flexible hours and a friendly team in a fast-paced retail setting. Join a team that values customer satisfaction and a strong store presence, with opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greets customers, assists with questions and orders, and handles cashiering.
• Sells products and participates in point-of-sale programs.
• Delivers products to the sales floor per merchandising guidelines.
• Restocks, tidies displays, and performs store housekeeping tasks.
• Adheres to loss prevention standards and acts with integrity.
• Supports other departments as needed, including receiving shipments and inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Computer skills

Cash register skills

Job description

US:AL:Hoover | Retail | ACTIVE PART TIME

Posted 12 days ago | Apply before September 17, 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 Magazine program, 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