Retail Book Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida; Acline (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a Retail Book Specialist to support the Books and Media department across stores and warehouses. You will sort, price, and organize books and media while delivering friendly customer service and maintaining well-stocked inventory.

This role requires independent work, knowledge of books and media categories, and a flexible schedule. The position offers a mission-driven environment with benefits such as insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Retail experience preferred, particularly experience working with books.
• In-depth knowledge of book and media categories.
• Knowledge of best-selling authors.
• Ability to use a computer for research purposes.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Sort books and media according to established criteria and department guidelines.
• Price books and media products appropriately to support sales and inventory goals.
• Perform regular inventory pulls to keep merchandise fresh and maintain product rotation.
• Work with other departments and team members to ensure an adequate supply of books and media inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked Books and Media department.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and team members.
• Follow all company policies and procedures related to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Book and media knowledge

Computer research

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Retail Book Specialist

Employment Type: Full-Time / Hourly

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a Retail Book Specialist to support the Books and Media department within its retail stores and warehouse operations. This position is responsible for sorting, pricing, organizing, and maintaining books and media inventory while ensuring the department remains well-stocked, clean, and customer-friendly. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of books and media and can work independently while providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort books and media according to established criteria and department guidelines.
• Price books and media products appropriately to support sales and inventory goals.
• Perform regular inventory pulls to keep merchandise fresh and maintain product rotation.
• Work with other departments and team members to ensure an adequate supply of books and media inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked Books and Media department.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and team members.
• Follow all company policies and procedures related to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Retail experience preferred, particularly experience working with books.
• In-depth knowledge of book and media categories.
• Knowledge of best-selling authors.
• Ability to use a computer for research purposes.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Why Goodwill?

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Collaborative merchandising team
• Opportunity to impact multiple store locations across Southwest Florida

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement