Bookseller

Shop Around the Corner; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local independent bookstore in San Francisco is seeking a Bookseller to provide exceptional customer service and foster a welcoming environment for readers. Responsibilities include assisting customers, sales of products, and maintaining the sales floor. Ideal candidates should be knowledgeable about books and eager to create a positive shopping experience. The store values diversity and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Full-time availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must provide exceptional customer service in a friendly manner.
• Knowledgeable about books and merchandise.
• Able to proactively assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet each customer and assist with questions.
• Sales of products and membership initiatives.
• Maintain a tidy sales floor and recover items.
• Adhere to loss prevention standards.
• Assist with inventory and shipment as needed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Product knowledge

Sales techniques

Team collaboration

Job description

Shop Around the Corner is an independent bookstore that was founded in 1926 in New York, NY. We have since grown to have stores across the United States and Europe. We believe in the power and longevity of the written word. And we believe that books influence thought. Through our carefully curated selection, we hope to create a space for our community to continue to learn and grow as readers.

Reporting to the General Manager, 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

• Provide 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 Membership programs, Educator programs, and other company-sponsored programs.
• Product delivery and placement on the sales floor in accordance with merchandising guidelines and timelines.
• Recover the sales floor during each shift, including, but not limited to picking up items, shelving books and product, straightening bookshelves and tables, store housekeeping tasks as required.
• Protect 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 shipment, small fixture assembly and maintenance, assisting with inventory, and restroom cleanliness.

Equity is at the heart of our mission at Shop Around the Corner. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Shop Around the Corner is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linkedhere .

As set forth in Shop Around the Corner’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.