Bookseller (195 Hour),Shop 28B Waterstone Village Shopping Centre, Somerset West, Western Cape

Bargain Books; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 70 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading book retailer in South Africa is seeking a Bookseller for their Somerset West store. This role focuses on providing excellent customer service, managing stock, and enhancing sales through effective merchandising. Ideal candidates will possess a matric qualification and have a passion for books, along with strong communication and sales skills. Join a dynamic team and enjoy benefits like book discounts and medical insurance.

Benefits

Book Discount

Incentivized Targets

Group Retirement Annuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Birthday Gift

Qualifications

• Energetic, well-presented, and physically fit individual required.
• Retail or sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offer assistance to customers with a friendly attitude.
• Maintain store cleanliness and attractive displays.
• Manage stock and assist with cash-ups and reports.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Sales

Education

Matric Qualification

Degree in English Literature

Marketing Qualification

Job description

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Bookseller (Hourly)

REPORTING TO: Store Manager

STORE: Shop 28B Waterstone Village Shopping Centre, Somerset West, Western 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 of the best bookseller award in various regions.

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. Building your book knowledge daily will help you establish strong relationships with customers and increase sales.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Customer Service: Offer assistance to every customer entering the store with a friendly and positive attitude.
2. Housekeeping: Keep the store clean and tidy.
3. Merchandising: Ensure all window and in-store displays are attractive and updated every two weeks. Check that bestsellers are in stock and on display.
4. Stock Management: Assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
5. Security: Be alert and aware of shoplifters or non-shoppers.
6. Book Knowledge: Continuously build your knowledge of the books in the store.
7. Sales and Upselling: Develop relationships with potential customers, upsell, cross-sell, promote offers, and recommend related books and products.
8. Sourcing and Ordering: Use lookup systems to source and order books for customers.
9. Admin and Control: Handle cash-ups, credit card checks, wage payouts, shortage reports, supplier payouts, attendance, email communication, gift vouchers, etc.

Qualifications: We seek an energetic, well-presented, and physically fit individual. A minimum of a matric qualification is required, preferably with retail or sales experience. Candidates with a marketing qualification, degree in English Literature, Communications, Journalism, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

This role offers an opportunity to gain skills in merchandising, promotions, sales techniques, and industry knowledge, setting a foundation for your future career.

Desired Attributes:

• Fully bilingual
• Neat and well-presented
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Knowledge of books and willingness to learn
• Sales skills
• High computer literacy
• Physically strong and fit
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good follow-through and commitment
• Team player with commitment and support
• 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, Recruiter, with "SOMERSET HOUR CONTRACT BOOKSELLER" in the subject line.

Closing date: 13 May

NB: Only successful candidates will be interviewed. 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.