Bookstore Associate

Bookstore Associate

Opportunity, growth, and meaningful rewards! We offer: Health, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick) 401(k) retirement plan Company paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Training and exciting career growth opportunities Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details. Location: [[airportLocation]] Advertised Compensation: $17.13 an hour

This Job Is For You, If You Enjoy: Reading and sharing your knowledge about books Interacting with customers and believe in providing excellent customer service Working in a fast paced airport environment Working at Dulles International Airport

Your Team is counting on you to:

• Provide flexibility to work any shift, any day of the week, including weekends & holidays
• Work a full-time schedule

Bookseller Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to locate books, suggest similar authors or titles, and put the book in the customer's hands.
• Shelve and organize books according to operational standards and promotional priorities ensuring books are placed properly.
• Assist with store recovery and cleanliness including dusting, sweeping, organizing, and straightening of merchandise.
• Communicate book inventory issues to management in a timely manner.
• Leverages resources, tools, and peer knowledge to enhance training and knowledge.
• Follow all cash handling policies and procedures.
• Follow all Loss Prevention procedures to prevent loss of merchandise and minimize shrink.
• Be knowledgeable and familiar with the surrounding businesses within the facility.
• Maintain attendance.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to interact with diverse personalities and build relationships with team members and customers.
• Love of reading and talking about books.
• Proficiency in the operation of a cash register and computer skills.
• High degree of interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time as well as repetitive bending and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Prior cashiering/cash handling experience required.

Avalta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates ("the Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").