Temporary Bookseller: Customer Focus & Merchandising

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Barnes & Noble, Inc. in Burlington, MA is seeking a friendly Bookseller to join our store team. You will greet customers, answer questions, help find titles, shelve deliveries, and run the register with a focus on quick, professional service.

Youll contribute to attractive displays, maintain presentations across sections, and support the cafe and backstock as needed. This temporary role offers learning opportunities and a path to more senior roles.

Qualifications

• Expected to maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
• The store operates from early mornings to late evenings including weekends and most holidays.
• Positive and proactive approach to work, performing tasks with energy and purpose.
• Supportive and considerate of colleagues, helping others on the team.
• Cheerful demeanor with customers, going out of your way to assist them.
• Willingness to learn new skills and acquire knowledge in the store.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in a cheerful and helpful way and connect readers with titles and products.
• Unpack and shelve deliveries and tidy store displays to maintain presentation.
• Work the registers in a quick and friendly manner for professional service.
• Assist in maintaining book presentation and store cleanliness.
• Develop merchandising and visual merchandising skills for gifting and product categories.
• Support café team when needed and follow loss prevention procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Flexibility

Cash register

Point-of-Sale

Tools

Cash register

Point-of-Sale

Job description

Barnes & Noble, Inc. in Burlington, MA is seeking a friendly Bookseller to join our store team. You will greet customers, answer questions, help find titles, shelve deliveries, and run the register with a focus on quick, professional service.

Youll contribute to attractive displays, maintain presentations across sections, and support the cafe and backstock as needed. This temporary role offers learning opportunities and a path to more senior roles.