Seasonal Bookseller: Help Readers Discover Great Reads

Books A Million; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & Wellness

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Books-A-Million in Hammond, LA is seeking an enthusiastic Bookseller to work on the sales floor and at the register. This hourly seasonal role emphasizes delivering a warm welcome and helping customers find books.

You’ll partner with store leadership in a fast-paced environment that blends sales, merchandising, and upkeep, ensuring a welcoming, well-organized space where every shift offers opportunities to discover something new.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Background screenings will be completed as part of the hiring process.
• Impassioned love of books and curiosity about products is preferred.
• Strong communication and connection skills for warm customer interactions.
• Ownership mindset with ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with warmth and help them find books or items, then complete checkout accurately.
• Drive sales by highlighting products and benefits during customer interactions.
• Create inviting displays and maintain a fresh, organized sales floor per merchandising guidelines.
• Assist across departments, help with inventory and store upkeep as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Communication

Cash handling

Job description

Books-A-Million in Hammond, LA is seeking an enthusiastic Bookseller to work on the sales floor and at the register. This hourly seasonal role emphasizes delivering a warm welcome and helping customers find books.

You’ll partner with store leadership in a fast-paced environment that blends sales, merchandising, and upkeep, ensuring a welcoming, well-organized space where every shift offers opportunities to discover something new.