Bookseller: Inspire Readers & Create Discoveries

Books A Million; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness

Financial protection

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Books-A-Million in Cookeville, TN is seeking a friendly Bookseller to help customers on the sales floor and at the register. You’ll connect shoppers with great reads, handle transactions accurately, and keep displays inviting.

This hourly role emphasizes teamwork, dependability, and a love of books. You’ll balance merchandising, customer service, and store upkeep in a fast-paced, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of all required background screenings.
• A love of books and curiosity to learn about products, authors, and what customers are excited about.
• Strong communication and connection skills with customers and teammates.
• Ownership mindset: initiative, organization, balancing priorities.
• Previous retail or customer service experience.
• Comfort with technology and transactions; ability to use computers and cash registers.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every customer with genuine warmth and enthusiasm, help them discover what they’re looking for, and make checkout quick and effortless.
• Drive sales by helping customers find the right products and highlighting benefits and programs that add value.
• Create inviting displays and follow merchandising guidelines to keep the store fresh and interesting.
• Maintain a clean, organized sales floor and handle routine housekeeping tasks.
• Build connections in every interaction, following loss prevention standards and protecting customers and the company.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Technology fluency

Tools

Cash register

POS system

Job description

Books-A-Million in Cookeville, TN is seeking a friendly Bookseller to help customers on the sales floor and at the register. You’ll connect shoppers with great reads, handle transactions accurately, and keep displays inviting.

This hourly role emphasizes teamwork, dependability, and a love of books. You’ll balance merchandising, customer service, and store upkeep in a fast-paced, welcoming environment.