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Title: Bookseller - Full Time
Category: Retail
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Spring Green, WI
Job Summary:
Arcadia Books is an independent bookstore and café in the heart of Spring Green, WI. Positive bookseller-to-customer interactions are the heart of our ethos and what makes Arcadia such an important part of our community.
Are you an avid reader who loves to share their knowledge of books with others? Are you comfortable working with people and technology in a busy retail environment?
We are looking for a full-time bookseller, specializing in point-of-sale and customer service, to add to our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Create a welcoming environment for customers where you engage with them and share your love and knowledge of books and make relevant recommendations.
- Work retail point-of-sale counter to conduct accurate and efficient monetary transactions.
- Take café drink orders and relay them accurately to café staff.
- Assist with book searches using our Bookmanager software.
- Place in-person, online, and phone orders using our Bookmanager software.
- Keep the store neat and organized by reshelving books, alphabetizing shelf sections, and maintaining displays.
- Work with a close-knit team of booksellers to maintain daily operations.
- Assist with daily cleaning tasks.
- Work on the sales floor, which requires physical activity (i.e., prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting 25lbs or more), and Café 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.
- Ability to accept responsibility and execute all assignments correctly and with care.
- Ability to accept coaching and feedback from others openly.
- Comfortable working with computers and technology.
- Comfortable handling money.
- Committed to protecting confidential customer information such as phone numbers, emails, and addresses.
- Ability to multitask and maintain workflow in a busy environment.
- Experience in retail customer service is preferred.
- Experience with bookkeeping is preferred.
Salary & Benefits
- 32 to 40 hours a week
- $18 per hour
- Paid holidays
- Flexible schedule
- PTO after probationary period
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Shift:
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Spring Green, WI 53588 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18