Bookseller

at Barbara’s Bookstore
Published 6. September 2024
Location Chicago, Illinois
Category Bookseller  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

This position is either part-time or full-time and entails working scheduled hours, usually at one specific store location.

Booksellers report to store managers and are responsible for helping customers to find the books they are looking for and ringing up the sales. Often a bookseller will be given other responsibilities as well, including shelving, display, and back office functions. Booksellers are encouraged to read books at their leisure and select their favorites, and to write short reviews of these books for display at their store.

What we’re looking for… The skills required for this position vary according to the needs of the store at the time of hire. However, our ideal candidates all possess a love of reading and the willingness to share their enthusiasm with our customers.