Bookseller: Inspire Readers & Help Them Discover Great Reads

Books A Million; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with incentives

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Books-A-Million in Southern Pines, NC is seeking an enthusiastic Bookseller for an hourly, seasonal role on the sales floor and at the register. You’ll connect customers with great reads, assist with merchandising, and maintain a welcoming store environment.

You’ll join a team that values books, service, and collaborative teamwork. The role emphasizes customer experience, product knowledge, and accurate transactions in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older
• Successful completion of all required background screenings
• A genuine love of books and curiosity about products, authors, and what customers are excited about.
• Strong communication and connection skills for warm customer interactions.
• Ownership mindset with initiative, organization, and ability to balance priorities.
• Retail or customer service experience to create a welcoming store and service customers.
• Comfort with computers and cash registers and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and help them discover exactly what they’re looking for, then process transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Drive sales by highlighting product benefits and programs that add value to the customer experience.
• Create inviting displays and maintain a fresh, organized sales floor.
• Handle transactions with honesty and integrity while following loss prevention standards.
• Support across departments, assist with inventory, merchandising, and store upkeep.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Love of books

Communication

Ownership mindset

Retail experience

Technology comfort

Job description

Books-A-Million in Southern Pines, NC is seeking an enthusiastic Bookseller for an hourly, seasonal role on the sales floor and at the register. You’ll connect customers with great reads, assist with merchandising, and maintain a welcoming store environment.

You’ll join a team that values books, service, and collaborative teamwork. The role emphasizes customer experience, product knowledge, and accurate transactions in a fast-paced retail setting.