Bookseller: Inspire Readers & Elevate the Store

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. seeks a Bookseller to greet customers warmly, answer questions, and connect readers with the right titles. You will help with shelf presentation, unpack deliveries, and run registers efficiently in a busy store environment.

Role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, a cheerful demeanor, and a willingness to learn new skills while supporting cafe and store operations. Open scheduling includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Fill scheduling gaps when you are able, being flexible and responsive to the needs of the store - open from early mornings to late evenings every day, including weekends and most holidays.
• Are positive and willing in your approach to work, performing assigned tasks with purpose and energy, working hard and reliably.
• Are supportive and considerate of colleagues, going out of your way to help others on the team and showing them kindness.
• Are always cheerful with customers, consistently going out of your way to help them.
• Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge in the store.
• Above all, show that you enjoy being a bookseller!

Responsibilities

• Using varied technology, including registers, computers, tablets, programs and other tools comfortably and efficiently.
• Developing strong merchandising skills to maintain the book presentation and cleanliness of the store.
• Developing effective visual merchandising skills to maintain the presentation in gifting, toys and our other product categories, equally.
• Running a register competently to serve customers quickly and reliably.
• Supporting the receiving and unpacking of deliveries, and the efficient and accurate shelving that follows.
• Finding books and other products with ease and accuracy, using a combination of your own knowledge or that of your colleagues, BookMaster and the available information tools.
• Supporting the café team willingly and effectively when needed.
• Understanding loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques, identifying theft, spotting and seeking support for problematic behavior and issues

Skills

Reliability & punctuality

Flexible scheduling

Positive attitude

Customer service mindset

Team player

Willingness to learn

Enthusiasm for books

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. seeks a Bookseller to greet customers warmly, answer questions, and connect readers with the right titles. You will help with shelf presentation, unpack deliveries, and run registers efficiently in a busy store environment.

Role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, a cheerful demeanor, and a willingness to learn new skills while supporting cafe and store operations. Open scheduling includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.