Bookseller - Temporary

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

Barnes & Noble - Oceanside, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Oceanside, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Bookseller position at Barnes & Noble is a temporary role focused on providing exceptional customer service in a retail environment. The primary responsibility is to create an engaging shopping experience for customers by sharing knowledge about books, assisting with selections, and maintaining a vibrant store atmosphere. The role involves collaboration with team members to enhance the overall customer experience and support store initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers by engaging with them and sharing knowledge of books.
• Ensure a vibrant bookstore through effective presentation and merchandising.
• Leverage key campaigns to promote books and engage customers in conversation.
• Continuously educate yourself on books and the industry to enhance customer experience.
• Identify key titles and communicate with the store team to tailor merchandise selection.
• Maintain store cleanliness and create inviting displays.
• Assist with events and community outreach efforts.
• Adhere to company processes to protect assets and control expenses.
• Model expected behaviors to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Perform physical activities on the selling floor and in the Café as needed.

Requirements

• Passionate reader with knowledge about books.
• Positive and can-do attitude.
• Enjoy working with people and solving problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in retail or customer service.
• Familiarity with current book trends and popular titles.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage starting at $18.00.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and engaging environment.