Bookseller — Customer-Focused, Merch & Tech Expert

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.

Illinois

On-site

USD 18,000 - 23,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount
EAP
Sick Pay
Paid Time Off (including Maternity and
Parental Leave
Company Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical
Dental and Vision
Healthcare Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in Illinois seeks a friendly Bookseller to greet customers, help them find titles, and maintain attractive store presentation while processing transactions efficiently.

You will unpack deliveries, shelve books, assist with merchandising, and support cafe staff as needed. We look for reliable attendance, flexibility, and a cheerful, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

  • Reliable attendance and punctuality specified.
  • Flexible to cover scheduling gaps across early mornings to late evenings, including weekends.
  • Positive, proactive approach and helpful to customers and colleagues.
  • Supportive team member who assists others and maintains cheerful interactions.
  • Customer-focused with ability to recommend titles and products.
  • Willing to learn and grow in bookselling knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

  • Greet customers and help them find titles and products.
  • Maintain attractive book presentations and store cleanliness.
  • Process transactions efficiently at the register.
  • Unpack deliveries and shelve items accurately.
  • Support merchandising in gifting, toys, and other categories.
  • Assist café team when needed and follow loss prevention procedures.

Skills

Attendance
Flexibility
Positive attitude
Team player
Customer service
Willingness to learn
Bookseller knowledge

Tools

POS systems
BookMaster
Tablets

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in Illinois seeks a friendly Bookseller to greet customers, help them find titles, and maintain attractive store presentation while processing transactions efficiently.

You will unpack deliveries, shelve books, assist with merchandising, and support cafe staff as needed. We look for reliable attendance, flexibility, and a cheerful, customer-focused approach.

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