Bookseller Alfriston, England
Job description
Bookseller Wanted
Much Ado is an award-winning bookshop in a rural community, with an opportunity for someone who would enjoy sharing their enthusiasm for books, to work full- or part-time.
The job requires excellent customer service skills, a broad knowledge of books, and the ability to perform physically and mentally taxing tasks. Experience in retail is preferred; bookshop experience is even better.
Our rural location demands staff have personal transport – please don’t imagine that public transportation would suffice!
Work schedules will include some weekend days.
Duties will include - but are not be limited to:
· Maintaining our reputation for dependable advice and friendly service
· Assisting and advising customers with book selections
· Operating equipment including cash register, telephone and computer
· Carrying and unpacking boxes which may be quite heavy
· Shelving books
· Keeping sections neat and tidy
· Creating compelling and delightful book displays
· Helping develop, plan and assist at events, sometimes during evenings
· Advising on books we stock
· Working with antiquarian books, including on-line listing and posting
· Assisting with social media and website development and upkeep
To do well in this position, aspiring booksellers must have wide-ranging appreciation for books - we will want applicants to demonstrate a thorough, ongoing interest in current publishing trends, reviews, upcoming books across a range of subjects.
The job demands a careful attention to detail; strong verbal and written communication skills; and a cooperative spirit. Experience with - and enthusiasm for - crafts will be a strong plus. Punctuality and dependability are essential.
Pay will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
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Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 8-24 per week
Salary: From £10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We will follow government guidelines
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alfriston BN26 5UX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- We want to work with people who love books, and who want to share their enthusiasm. Please tell us what you're reading now.
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 26/02/2023
Reference ID: 0822
