Bookseller

Company Description

Barnes & Noble has a special place in the community, and this holds true whether you shop in our bookstores or in our Cafés. Booksellers are the heart of our stores who help make each store special and uniquely tailored to the customers who shop there. They are avid readers who love to share their knowledge of books with others. Barnes & Noble provides booklovers with this first step to a wonderful career, and we have plenty of opportunities for you to grow with us. If you are passionate about books, then this could be the perfect position for you.

Job Description

At Barnes & Noble, our booksellers are the backbone of our customer service and shopping experience for all guests. As a bookseller, you foster a welcoming shopping experience for new and returning customers who are looking for book recommendations, memorable gifts, and general assistance with navigating the store. You’ll also have opportunities to express your passion for books by creating alluring displays to entice customers into purchasing selected novels while also maintaining the overall appearance of the store.

Qualifications

1. Customer Service

   1. Greet customers upon entering the store

   2. Assist customers with locating products

   3. Utilize database to determine product availability

   4. Provide book recommendations based on customer preferences

   5. Use sales strategies to encourage book sales

   6. Direct customers to appropriate sections of the store

2. Store Operations

   1. Organize books and products into appropriate locations

   2. Assemble and arrange store displays

   3. Manage sales transactions and complete customer checkouts

Additional Information

Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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