Bookseller - Temporary

Barnes & Noble - Dartmouth, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Dartmouth, MA

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 goal 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 and participation in community outreach and events.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers and engage with them about 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 tailor merchandise selection to reflect community interests.
• Maintain store cleanliness and create enticing displays.
• Assist with events and community outreach efforts.
• Adhere to company processes to protect assets and control shrinkage.
• Model expected behaviors and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Perform physical activities such as prolonged standing, bending, lifting, and climbing.

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

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal needs.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and engaging environment.