Bookseller - Customer-Focused & Flexible Scheduling (Temp)

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble, Inc. seeks a friendly Bookseller to greet customers, help them find titles, and maintain engaging displays. You will handle transactions, unpack deliveries, and keep the store neat and welcoming.

A strong team player with reliable attendance is essential. As a Bookseller, you will develop product knowledge across fiction, non-fiction, and children's books, assist with merchandising, and support the cafe and store operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Friendly, proactive customer service attitude and good communication.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced store environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move items as part of daily tasks.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to cover varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly, answer questions, and help them find titles.
• Unpack deliveries, shelve products, and maintain attractive displays.
• Operate the register quickly and accurately to serve customers.
• Support café team when needed and assist with loss prevention practices.
• Collaborate with store team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Cashier skills

Attendance reliability

Team collaboration

Tools

BookMaster

POS system

Job description

Barnes & Noble, Inc. seeks a friendly Bookseller to greet customers, help them find titles, and maintain engaging displays. You will handle transactions, unpack deliveries, and keep the store neat and welcoming.

A strong team player with reliable attendance is essential. As a Bookseller, you will develop product knowledge across fiction, non-fiction, and children's books, assist with merchandising, and support the cafe and store operations as needed.