Bookseller - Engaging Reader Advocate & Merchandising Pro

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Union (NJ); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Maternity and Parental Leave

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Bookseller to greet customers, answer questions, and connect readers with the right titles and products. You will help unpack deliveries, shelve items, and keep displays tidy while working registers quickly and kindly.

You are part of a busy team, with opportunities to learn and grow as you develop book knowledge, merchandising skills, and sales expertise across sections. This role emphasizes service, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Attendance reliable and punctual.
• Flexible and responsive to store needs, open from early mornings to late evenings.
• Positive and eager in approach to work, completes tasks with energy.
• Supportive of colleagues and help others on the team.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers cheerfully and assist with questions to connect readers with titles and products.
• Maintain attractive store presentation and perform efficient shelving and unpacking of deliveries.
• Operate registers promptly and accurately to serve customers.
• Support café team when needed and assist with receiving deliveries and backstock organization.
• Apply loss prevention awareness and de-escalation techniques as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Bookseller to greet customers, answer questions, and connect readers with the right titles and products. You will help unpack deliveries, shelve items, and keep displays tidy while working registers quickly and kindly.

You are part of a busy team, with opportunities to learn and grow as you develop book knowledge, merchandising skills, and sales expertise across sections. This role emphasizes service, accuracy, and teamwork.