Overview
Still North Books & Bar, an independent bookstore, café, and bar in downtown Hanover, NH, is looking for a positive, energetic bookseller to join our team. Booksellers love to serve as matchmakers, helping customers to discover their next great read. They are willing and excited to both engage meaningfully with the community and they love keeping up with the latest new releases. The ideal candidate is a fast learner, has an eye for visual merchandising, and is very organized and detail-oriented. The ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize is key for success in this position. A love of books is an absolute must.
The start date for this position is between mid-June and late August, depending on applicant availability. This is an ongoing position; seasonal applicants will not be considered. Pending applicant interest and experience there is opportunity for involvement in event planning and coordination, assisting with marketing beyond social media, and other avenues for growth.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide an excellent customer experience both in-person and over the phone or online
- Engage with customers to offer reading recommendations to both in-store and over the phone
- Process and fulfill incoming online orders by entering orders from website into POS
- Receive daily shipments of new books
- Maintain tidy cash wrap at all times; maintain clean and organized sales floor
- Assist with creation of dynamic in-store displays and curate website collections
- Assist with database and physical inventory management
- Assist with store social media
Skills and Qualifications
- 2+ years retail experience strongly preferred
- Comfortable learning and working with a variety of computer programs, including POS system, and e-commerce and shipping programs; familiarity with PCs
- Welcoming of all and enjoys working with people—both team members and customers
- Able to communicate clearly and efficiently in person, over the phone, and in writing
- Excellent problem solver
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Available weekends and occasional evenings
- Must be willing & able to lift 30 lbs. and be on your feet for several hours at a time
- Love of books an absolute must!
- Interest in growth within the company a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- Hanover, NH 03755 (Required)
Work Location: In person
