Bookseller

Bargain Books; Jeffreys Bay; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading book retailer is seeking a Bookseller for their Jeffreys Bay location. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service, maintain store aesthetics, and assist with stock management. Candidates must be energetic, bilingual, and physically fit. Retail experience is preferred but not required. Successful applicants will enjoy benefits like a book discount and medical insurance, and must send their applications to the recruiter by the closing date.

Benefits

Book Discount

Incentivised targets

Group Retirement Annuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Birthday Gift

Qualifications

• Energetic and well-presented salesperson.
• Physically strong and healthy.
• Experience in retail or sales environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude.
• Maintain store cleanliness and tidiness.
• Merchandise displays regularly and ensure bestsellers are in stock.
• Assist in stock management and shrinkage control.
• Stay alert for non-shoppers and shoplifters.
• Build knowledge of the books in the store.
• Upsell and cross-sell to customers.
• Manage administrative tasks such as cash-ups and supplier payouts.

Skills

Fully bilingual

Above average communication skills

Sales skills

High level of computer literacy

Strong work ethic

Ability to work under pressure

Good follow-through and commitment

Team player

Education

Matric certificate

Marketing qualification

Degree in English literature

Degree in Communications

Degree in Journalism

Job description

Overview

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Bookseller (120 Hour)

REPORTING TO: Store Manager

STORE: Shop G94, Fountains Mall, St. Francis Drive, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape

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 for best bookseller of the year 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013 and 2011.

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 also focus on customer service, ensuring the customer receives excellent service by meeting their needs. You will build up your book knowledge daily to build strong relationships with customers and drive 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 displays and in-store displays are attractive and updated every two weeks. Check that the bestsellers are in stock and on display.
• Stock Management – assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
• Security – stay alert and aware of non-shoppers/shoplifters.
• Book Knowledge – continually build knowledge of the books in the store.
• Sales and Upselling – develop relationships with potential customers, upsell and cross-sell, push promotions, and recommend substitutes or alternative books and other unique products.
• Sourcing and ordering books for customers using lookup systems.
• Admin and Control – cash up, credit card checks, wage payout, shortage reports, supplier payout, attendance register, email communication, gift vouchers, etc.

Qualifications

We are looking for an energetic and well-presented salesperson who is physically strong and healthy. A minimum of a matric is required, preferably with experience in retail or a sales environment. You could be starting out in your career and may have a marketing qualification, a degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism or other qualifications that will benefit a career in a bookstore. You will gain people skills, be empowered with knowledge and be exposed to merchandising, promotions, sales techniques, the publishing industry, authors, etc., which will prepare you for your future career.

The successful applicant will have the following attributes

• Fully bilingual
• Neat and well presented
• Above average communication skills
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Knowledge of books and willingness to learn
• Sales skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Physically strong and fit
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good follow through and commitment
• Team player with commitment and support
• Prepared to work long hours and alternate weekends

Benefits

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

Application

Applications and CVs should be addressed to Kelly Booysen, Recruiter – [e-mail]

With “JEFFREYS BAY 120 HOUR BOOKSELLER” stated in the subject heading

Closing date: 09 February 2026

NB: Only successful candidates will be interviewed. If you have not heard from us after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation.