Bookseller: Create Welcoming Reader Experiences

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble bookstore in Sioux Falls is seeking a Bookseller to welcome customers, answer questions, and guide readers to the right titles. You will help unpack deliveries, stock shelves, operate registers, and keep displays attractive, while supporting cafe and loss-prevention practices.

This role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a passion for books, with opportunities for growth to Senior Bookseller.

Qualifications

• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Fill scheduling gaps when you are able, being flexible and responsive to the needs of the store — we are open from early mornings to late evenings every day, including weekends and most holidays.
• Are positive and willing in your approach to work, performing assigned tasks with purpose and energy, working hard and reliably.
• Are supportive and considerate of colleagues, going out of your way to help others on the team and showing them kindness.
• Are always cheerful with customers, consistently going out of your way to help them.
• Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge in the store.
• Above all, show that you enjoy being a bookseller!

Responsibilities

• Using varied technology, including registers, computers, tablets, programs and other tools comfortably and efficiently.
• Developing strong merchandising skills to maintain the book presentation and cleanliness of the store.
• Developing effective visual merchandising skills to maintain the presentation in gifting, toys and our other product categories, equally.
• Running a register competently to serve customers quickly and reliably.
• Supporting the receiving and unpacking of deliveries, and the efficient and accurate shelving that follows.
• Finding books and other products with ease and accuracy, using a combination of your own knowledge or that of your colleagues, BookMaster and the available information tools.
• Supporting the cafe team willingly and effectively when needed.
• Understanding loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques, identifying theft, spotting and seeking support for problematic behavior and issues in the store.

Job description

Barnes & Noble bookstore in Sioux Falls is seeking a Bookseller to welcome customers, answer questions, and guide readers to the right titles. You will help unpack deliveries, stock shelves, operate registers, and keep displays attractive, while supporting cafe and loss-prevention practices.

This role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a passion for books, with opportunities for growth to Senior Bookseller.