Bookseller

Books A Million; St. Clairsville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Books A Million in Ohio is seeking a Bookseller to deliver exceptional customer service, assist customers with questions and orders, and operate the cash register. You will help promote Membership and Educator programs and ensure accurate cash handling and merchandising standards.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to multitask, and strong verbal and written communication. Prior POS experience is a plus; candidates must be 16 or older and pass background screenings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, assist with questions and orders, and handle cashiering efficiently.
• Sell products and promote POS programs including Membership and Educator programs.
• Balance cash drawer after each shift per LP policy.
• Stock shelves per merchandising guidelines and timelines.
• Maintain sales floor by shelving books and housekeeping tasks.
• Protect company assets by following loss prevention standards.
• Assist with inventory, shipments, fixtures, and store cleanliness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Communication

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Posted 4 days ago | Apply before December 2, 2026

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, 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
• 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