Bookseller (130 Hour) Shop U76, Cradlestone Mall, Ruimsig, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Bargain Books; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading book retailer in Krugersdorp is seeking a Bookseller. This role involves providing excellent customer service, managing stock, and maintaining store displays. Candidates should have a minimum of matric and ideally some retail experience. Attributes such as strong communication skills and sales abilities are essential. Enjoy perks like a book discount and medical insurance. To apply, send your CV to the provided recruiter email with the job title in the subject line.

Benefits

Book Discount

Incentivised targets

Group Retirement Annuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Birthday Gift

Qualifications

• Energetic and well-presented sales person.
• Minimum of matric and preferably experience in retail or sales.
• Willingness to learn and gain people skills.

Responsibilities

• Offer assistance to every customer with a friendly attitude.
• Keep the store clean and tidy.
• Ensure attractive window and in-door displays.
• Assist in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
• Stay alert for non-shoppers/shop lifters.
• Build relationships with customers to increase sales.
• Cash up, credit card checks, and payroll related tasks.

Skills

Sales skills

Above average communication skills

Knowledge of books

High level of computer literacy

Education

Matric

Degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism

Job description

Overview

VACANCY NOTICE – POSITION: Bookseller (130 Hour) – REPORTING TO: Store Manager – STORE: Shop U76, Cradlestone Mall, Ruimsig, Johannesburg, Gauteng

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 the customer and drive up 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 window displays and in-door displays are attractive and changed every two weeks; check that 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/shop lifters.
• Book knowledge – continually build knowledge of the books in the store.
• Sales and upselling – build relationships with customers, upsell and cross-sell; push promotions; recommend substitutes and alternative books and other unique products.
• Sourcing and ordering books for customers using lookup systems available.
• 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 sales person who is physically strong and healthy. You need a minimum of amatric and preferably have experience in retail or a sales environment. You could be starting out in your career and have a marketing qualification, a degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism or other qualifications that will benefit your career in a bookstore. You will gain people skills, be empowered with knowledge and will be exposed to merchandising, promotions, sales techniques, the publishing industry, authors, etc., which will set you up for your future career.

Attributes

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
• Works well under pressure
• Good follow-through and commitment
• Works well with a team 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

How to apply

Applications and CVs should be addressed to Nicole Judd, Recruiter – [e-mail]

With “CRADLESTONE 130 HOUR BOOKSELLER” stated in the subject heading. Closing date: 10 October 2025.

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.