Have you always wanted to work in a bookstore? Come and be part of our story! Please see below for the job positions we are currently hiring for. If a particular position is speaking to you, please contact us at info@sandbarbookstore.com for more information!
Job Openings
Bookseller - Part Time
Job Description
Love books and reading? If you enjoy working with people, learning and sharing about great books, this may be your perfect opportunity! We are seeking a part time bookseller to join our team. Hours are flexible and can range from 10 - 25 hours per week, depending on need and your availability. Our ideal candidate is a bright, highly-motivated bibliophile who possesses strong customer service skills and a passion for all things books!
Reports To: General Manager/Owner
Responsibilities:
- Welcoming customers to the store and confidently directing them in their search
- Engage customers in conversation to learn more about their wants and needs
- Help ensure customer satisfaction by making recommendations, offering to find and obtain books not in stock, troubleshooting problems through to a positive outcome, and taking initiative to make sure no one leaves the store without finding something to satisfy their wants and needs
- Constantly learn about new merchandise
- Merchandise the store according to store guidelines so merchandise can be located by customers and colleagues
- Contribute to the shopping experience by keeping staff recommendations fresh and writing shelf-talkers
- Assist in creating inviting displays as requested
- Enlist the support of others when necessary
- Perform in inventory and point-of-sale tasks with accuracy
All members of the bookselling team:
- Assist colleagues as needed
- Help keep the store clean and organized
- Read staff communications and attend team meetings
- Show consideration for colleagues by being on time
- Adhere to store procedures and guidelines
- Offer constructive feedback on ways the store can be improved
- Maintain positive relationships with others
- Represent the store in a professional manner when assisting with off-site activities
Qualifications & Characteristics – Bookseller
- Friendly and collaborative attitude
- Resourceful
- Interest in and appreciation for books and reading
- Interest in learning about all merchandise carried in the store
- Accurate and thorough with tasks
- Clear and understandable manner of speaking
- Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Listens and asks appropriate questions to gather pertinent information
- Shows good judgment
- Seeks support from others when necessary
- Takes initiative
- Seeks positive outcomes
- Offers critical feedback from a productive perspective
Remember, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, email us today!