Bookseller - Temporary

Title: Bookseller - Temporary Category: Retail EmploymentType: Temporary Location: NY - Albany - Colonie Centre - 2275 LocationType: retail JobLocation: Albany, New York 12205 JobSummary: 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. You support the cluster structure and work collaboratively for the betterment of all stores in the cluster. WhatYouDo: u2022 Create a welcoming environment for customers where you engage with them and share your love and knowledge of books and make relevant recommendations. u2022 Ensure a vibrant bookstore through the execution of bookstore basics, showing a commitment to presentation, commerciality, section detail, localization, and sense of theater. u2022 Leverage key campaigns such as Our Monthly Picks, pre-orders, etc., to hand sell and engage in conversation with every customer. u2022 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. u2022 Identify key titles and communicate with your store team on opportunities to tailor the merchandise selection to reflect the community. u2022 Keep the store neat and tidy, creating displays and ensuring the bookstore is always shoppable and inviting. u2022 Help with events and community outreach. u2022 Protect company assets by adhering to all processes in controlling shrink, expense and payroll. u2022 Recognize and offer to help both customers and employees with urgency and care. u2022 Model expected behaviors to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures. u2022 Work on the selling floor, which requires physical activity (i.e., prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, climbing) and in Cafu00e9 when needed. Knowledge&Experience: u2022 Passionate reader and knowledgeable about books. u2022 Positive and can-do attitude. u2022 Enjoy working with people. u2022 Energized by working in an ever-changing environment. u2022 Listen to people and enjoy solving problems. u2022 Can clearly and respectfully communicate and express oneself. Expected Behaviors u2022 Treat customers as the first priority at all times. u2022 Grow knowledge of books, the industry and the market. u2022 Enjoy making recommendations and engaging with others. u2022 Exhibit and demonstrate initiative. u2022 Support company goals and initiatives and is a team player. u2022 Show respect and kindness to fellow booksellers and customers. u2022 Accept responsibility and execute all assignments correctly and with care. u2022 Accept coaching and feedback from others openly. EeoStatement: 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, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Notes: An employee in this position can expect an hourly rate starting at $15.50.

Created: 2025-10-04