Bookseller - Temporary
Company: Barnes and Noble
Location: Humble
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
**Bookseller - Temporary****Location**TX - Humble - Deerbrook
Mall - 2152 **Classification**Temporary **Job Summary**Barnes &
Noble has a special place in the community, and this holds true
whether you shop in our bookstores or in our Cafs. 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. To be a great bookseller, you provide
excellent customer service which is friendly, genuine and
professional, and you always put the customers first ahead of
everything and anything else. You make the shopping experience
engaging and interactive by enthusiastically sharing your knowledge
whether face to face or over the phone, helping a customer choose a
new book, or a special gift. A bookseller creates enticing displays
which are neat, tidy, and vibrant to the customer. Your passion for
bookselling and willingness to help, ensures your customers look
forward to coming into your store. From creating inspiring displays
to helping at our special events, there is always an opportunity to
demonstrate initiative and your passion for books and people.
**What You Do** Create a welcoming environment for customers where
you engage with them and share your love and knowledge of books and
make relevant recommendations. Ensure a vibrant bookstore through
the flawless execution of bookstore basics, showing a commitment to
presentation, commerciality, section detail, localization and sense
of theater. Leverage key campaigns such as Our Monthly Picks,
preorders, etc., to hand sell and engage in conversation with every
customer. Educate yourself continuously on books and the industry,
supporting the store with this knowledge to give customers a great
experience when they visit and shop. Identify key titles and
communicate with your store team on opportunities to tailor the
merchandise selection to reflect the community. Keep the store neat
and tidy, creating displays and ensuring the bookstore is always
shoppable and inviting. Help with events and community outreach.
Protect company assets by adhering to all processes in controlling
shrink, expense and payroll. Recognize and offer to help both
customers and employees with urgency and care. Model expected
behaviors to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
Work on the selling floor, which requires physical activity (i.e.,
prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, climbing), and Caf
when needed. **Knowledge & Experience** Passionate reader and
knowledgeable about books. Positive and can-do attitude. Enjoy
working with people. Energized by working in an ever-changing
environment. Listen to people and enjoy solving problems. Can
clearly and respectfully communicate and express oneself. Expected
Behaviors Treat customers as the first priority at all times. Grow
knowledge of books, the industry and the market. Enjoy making
recommendations and engaging with others. Exhibit and demonstrate
initiative. Support company goals and initiatives and is a team
player. Show respect and kindness to fellow booksellers and
customers. Accept responsibility and execute all assignments
correctly and with care. Accept coaching and feedback from others
openly. Send to yourself or a friend**Your Privacy**Location Based
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