Bookseller (100 Hour) Shop 312, Woodlands Boulevard, Pretoria Bargain Books

Bargain Books; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading book retailer is seeking a Bookseller for their Woodlands location. The ideal candidate is energetic and customer-focused, with a minimum matric and retail experience preferred. Responsibilities include stock management and providing excellent customer service. The role offers benefits such as book discounts and medical insurance. Apply with your CV to the specified contact.

Benefits

Book Discount

Incentivized targets

Group Retirement Annuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Birthday Gift

Qualifications

• Energetic, well-presented salesperson required.
• Retail or sales experience preferred.
• Good understanding of books and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Offer assistance with a friendly attitude.
• Keep the store clean and tidy.
• Ensure attractive merchandising displays.
• Assist with stock management.
• Build customer relationships and upsell.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Book knowledge

Education

Matric certificate

Degree in English Literature or related fields

Tools

Cash register

Lookup systems

Job description

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Bookseller (Hourly)

REPORTING TO: Store Manager

STORE: Shop, Woodlands Boulevard, Garsfontein Rd, Pretorius Park, Pretoria

Our philosophy is to provide our customers with choice and value.

Bargain Books is one of the biggest book retailers in South Africa, with over 80 stores and growing rapidly.

We are the winner of the best bookseller of the year award.

We believe in hard work and entrepreneurial thinking within a dynamic, sales and service-oriented environment.

We aim to provide our customers with superior service and value for money through our passion for books and people.

Purpose of the job:

As a bookseller, you will receive and unpack stock, categorize books, and merchandise stock for the customer. You will focus on customer service, ensuring the customer receives excellent service by meeting their needs. You will also build your book knowledge daily to develop strong relationships with customers and increase sales.

Main Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Offer assistance to every customer entering the store with a friendly and positive attitude.
• Housekeeping: Keep the store clean and tidy.
• Merchandising: Ensure all window and in-door displays are attractive, eye-catching, and refreshed every two weeks.
• Check that bestsellers are in stock and on display.
• Stock Management: Assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
• Security: Be alert and aware of non-shoppers or shoplifters.
• Book Knowledge: Constantly build knowledge of the books in the store.
• Sales and Upselling: Build relationships with potential customers, upsell, cross-sell, and promote promotions.
• Recommend substitute and alternative books and other unique products.
• Sourcing and ordering books for customers using lookup systems.
• Admin and Control: Handle cash-up, credit card checks, wage payouts, shortage reports, supplier payouts, attendance, email communication, gift vouchers, etc.

Qualifications:

We seek an energetic, well-presented salesperson who is physically strong and healthy. A minimum of a matric is required, with retail or sales experience preferred. Candidates with a marketing qualification, degree in English Literature, Communications, Journalism, or related fields are encouraged to apply. This role offers exposure to merchandising, promotions, sales techniques, publishing, authors, and more, setting you up for your future career.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Fully bilingual
• Neat and well-presented
• Possessing above-average communication skills
• Positive and friendly
• Knowledgeable about books and eager to learn
• Skilled in sales
• High computer literacy
• Physically strong and fit
• Capable of working under pressure
• Committed and supportive team player
• Willing to work long hours and alternate weekends

Benefits:

• Book Discount
• Incentivized targets
• Group Retirement Annuity
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Birthday Gift

Applications and CVs should be addressed to Nicole Judd, with "WOODLANDS HOUR BOOKSELLER" in the subject line.

Closing date: 24 July. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization.

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