What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate/Bookseller position at Gottwals Books?
All employees, both part-time and full-time, work full-day shifts (from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). This is not a seasonal/temporary position.
Employees must be available to work at multiple locations. We have stores in Macon, Byron, Perry, and Warner Robins. We take your proximity to these locations in consideration, as well as your preferences.
Saturday availability is a requirement.
The following is an overview of job duties and demands:
DAILY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Customer service/professional conduct with co-workers and customers
- Proficient spelling and composition skills (you will compose several professional emails and text messages each day you work)
- Running the cash register, handling book trade-ins and textbook buybacks
- Computer proficiency in areas such as Google Drive, spreadsheets, messenger, e-mail, and other applications
- Sorting, lifting, and shelving books
- Handling daily store operations, sometimes as a single employee
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- A desire to serve others and to proactively find and finish tasks during the 8 hour workday
- The employee needs to be able to stand for long periods of time, communicate clearly, kneel, climb small step ladders, reach above head, and lift roughly 25-50 pounds.
- Employees must correctly and professionally convey written messages (in the form of email or text) to customers as a representative of the company.
- Proficiency in operating a computer and various applications is required.
- Mathematical skills are needed to count money, make change, operate a calculator, figure store credit, and calculate discounts.
- Because employees must work at multiple locations, employees must also have consistent and reliable transportation available to get to those locations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $8.50 - $9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Are you already a Gottwals Books customer? Describe a positive experience you had in the store.
- Do you plan on part-time or full-time? If the answer is part-time, how many days? Remember, all employees work full-day shifts (9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $9 - $10