Bookseller - PT

Job Summary A Barnes & Noble bookstore is a gathering place for readers and the community. As a Bookseller, you are an integral member of the bookselling team at the heart of our stores. You welcome customers in a cheerful and helpful way by saying hello, answering questions, and consistently going out of your way to connect readers with the right titles and products. Equally, you are an essential part of the bookstore team in maintaining the attractive presentation of the store and in ensuring its efficient running. You help unpack and shelve deliveries and tidy our displays. You work our registers in a quick and friendly manner, ensuring our customers receive a highly professional service. Location CA - Chico - 2815 Classification Part-Time Behaviors Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts. Fill scheduling gaps when you are able, being flexible and responsive to the needs of the store — we are open from early mornings to late evenings every day, including weekends and most holidays. Are positive and willing in your approach to work, performing assigned tasks with purpose and energy, working hard and reliably. Are supportive and considerate of colleagues, going out of your way to help others on the team and showing them kindness. Are always cheerful with customers, consistently going out of your way to help them. Show aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge in the store. Above all, show that you enjoy being a bookseller! Operational Competencies Using varied technology, including registers, computers, tablets, programs and other tools comfortably and efficiently. Developing strong merchandising skills to maintain the book presentation and cleanliness of the store. Developing effective visual merchandising skills to maintain the presentation in gifting, toys and our other product categories, equally. Running a register competently to serve customers quickly and reliably. Supporting the receiving and unpacking of deliveries, and the efficient and accurate shelving that follows. Finding books and other products with ease and accuracy, using a combination of your own knowledge or that of your colleagues, BookMaster and the available information tools. Supporting the café team willingly and effectively when needed. Understanding loss prevention procedures and de-escalation techniques, identifying theft, spotting and seeking support for problematic behavior and issues in the store. Health and Physical Requirements All this work requires physical activity which includes prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting and a lot of walking. You may work in other stores if you are able and this is needed, collaboratively supporting the wider Cluster. Benefits For those scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week: Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. Between 20 and 29.99 hours: Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. 30 hours or more: Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay, Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. All benefits are in accordance with current plans and may be subject to change. Notes An employee in this position can expect an hourly rate starting at $18.00. #J-18808-Ljbffr Barnes & Noble, Inc.