Limited-Duty Bookseller (Temp)

Becomewild; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the book retail sector is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the role of Temporary Limited-Duty Bookseller. This entry-level position offers a dynamic work environment where you can engage with fellow book lovers and assist them in discovering their next favorite read. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, operating the cash register, and shelving merchandise. Enjoy reliable hours and an employee discount on a wide range of products. If you have a passion for books and a positive attitude, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee Discount

Reliable Hours/Shifts

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.
• Dependable and hard-working individuals are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality customer service and share knowledge about books.
• Operate the cash register and shelve new merchandise.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Independently Motivated

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join to apply for the Limited-Duty Bookseller (Temp) role at Half Price Books, Records, Magazines, Incorporated

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

"Be fair to customers and our employees,

promote literacy, be kind to the environment

and remain financially viable so we may continue."

NOW HIRING TEMPORARY LIMITED-DUTY BOOKSELLERS

Do you like books? Would you like to help fellow booklovers find their next favorite read? Do you want to find one-of-a-kind treasures that you never knew existed?

America's largest family-owned new and used book retailer, Half Price Books, is looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to work in our fun, fast-paced retail environment to fill the position of Temporary Limited-Duty Bookseller.

Every day, Limited-Duty Booksellers get to work on a variety of tasks, including delivering quality customer service, sharing their knowledge about books, movies, and music with customers and co-workers, operating the cash register, and shelving new merchandise. Each day can be unique and filled with surprises! We're looking for people who have strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Ideal candidates are dependable, hard-working, and independently motivated.

In addition to the pleasure of working at a great place with great people—and getting paid for it—you'll receive perks such as reliable hours/shifts and an employee discount on almost all of the already low-priced merchandise available in Half Price Books stores.

Half Price Books is a place for people interested in preserving, recycling, and passing along information and entertainment in every form. We buy and sell books, records, CDs, collectibles, magazines, videos, DVDs, and games. We believe books should fill our lives, not our landfills, so we also strive to donate and recycle what we cannot sell.

We promote from within, so most everyone starts right here, in the store. Are you ready to join the Half Price Books family? Fill out an employment application online or bring your application by the store today. We'd love to meet you and say hello.

Half Price Books is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Sales and Business Development

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