Bookseller - Temporary

About the position

The Bookseller - Temporary position at Barnes & Noble involves providing exceptional customer service and creating an engaging shopping experience for customers. The role emphasizes a passion for books, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the store team to enhance the bookstore's appeal and community involvement.

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 oneself on books and the industry to enhance customer experience.
• Identify key titles and tailor merchandise selection to reflect community interests.
• Maintain store cleanliness and create inviting displays.
• Assist with events and community outreach initiatives.
• Protect company assets by adhering to processes that control shrink, expenses, and payroll.
• Provide urgent and caring assistance to customers and employees.
• Model expected behaviors to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

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 bookstore operations and merchandising.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic retail environment.
• Employee discounts on books and merchandise.