Bookseller (195 Hour Contract) Shop 14, Pepper Grove Mall, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

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

Job summary

A prominent book retailer seeks an enthusiastic Sales Person in Makhanda. Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining store displays, and relationship-building to enhance sales. Candidates should have at least a Matric, retail experience is preferred, and essential attributes include strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Enjoy benefits like a book discount and medical insurance. Applications should be sent to the recruiter by 15 January 2026.

Benefits

Book Discount

Incentivised targets

Group Retirement Annuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Birthday Gift

Qualifications

• Energetic and well-presented sales person capable of working in retail.
• Preferably has experience in a sales environment.
• Physically fit and strong.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with a positive attitude.
• Maintain store cleanliness and display attractiveness.
• Build relationships with potential customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Knowledge of books

Computer literacy

Education

Matric

Marketing qualification or degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism

Job description

Overview

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 believe in hard work and entrepreneurial thinking within a dynamic, sales and service orientated environment. We aim to provide our customers with superior service and value for money through our passion for books and people.

Main Responsibilities

• Offer assistance to every customer entering the store with a friendly and positive attitude.
• Keep the store clean and tidy.
• Make sure all window displays and in door displays are attractive and eye catching and changed every two weeks. Check that the bestsellers are in stock and on display.
• Assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
• Be alert and aware of the non-shopper/shop lifter.
• Constantly build up knowledge of the books in the store.
• Build up relationships with potential customers, upselling and cross selling. Pushing promotions. Recommending a substitute and alternative book and other unique products.
• Sourcing and ordering books for customers using the lookup systems at your disposal.
• 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 a matric 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 being in a bookstore.

Attributes

• Fully bilingual.
• Neat and well presented.
• Above average communication skills.
• Positive and friendly attitude.
• Knowledge of books and willing to learn.
• Sales skills.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Physically strong and fit.
• Work well under pressure.
• Good follow through and commitment.
• Work 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

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

Closing date: 15 January 2026

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.