Bookseller: Inspire Readers, Curate Shelves

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off including Maternity/Pare

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical

Dental and Vision

Transit Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Bookseller to greet customers, answer questions, and connect readers with the right titles. You will help unpack and shelve deliveries, maintain displays, and work our registers in a quick and friendly manner.

You will learn store operations, merchandising, book knowledge across sections, and cooperation with the cafe team. This role emphasizes reliability, customer focus, and enthusiasm for books.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Willingness to fill scheduling gaps and work varied hours.
• Positive, energetic approach; help customers and teammates.
• Supportive of colleagues and friendly with customers.
• Cheerful, proactive customer engagement.
• Eagerness to learn new store skills and product knowledge.
• Enjoys working as a bookseller and sharing book recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and connect readers with titles and products.
• Maintain attractive store presentation and efficient operations.
• Assist unpacking, shelving, and shelf replenishment.
• Operate registers quickly and accurately.
• Support receiving, delivery, and shelving processes.
• Help customers locate books using knowledge and information tools.
• Assist cafe team when needed.
• Follow loss prevention and de-escalation procedures.

Skills

Attendance & reliability

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Cheerful customer service

Willing to learn

Passion for books

Tools

BookMaster

POS terminals

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Bookseller to greet customers, answer questions, and connect readers with the right titles. You will help unpack and shelve deliveries, maintain displays, and work our registers in a quick and friendly manner.

You will learn store operations, merchandising, book knowledge across sections, and cooperation with the cafe team. This role emphasizes reliability, customer focus, and enthusiasm for books.