Bookseller (195 Hour ),Shop 15 De Ville Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Bookseller (195 Hour)

REPORTING TO: Store Manager

STORE: Shop 15 De Ville Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape

Our philosophy is to provide our customers with choice and value. Bargain Books is one of the biggest book retailers in South Africa, with 87 stores and growing rapidly. We are the winner for best bookseller of the year 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013, and 2011.

We believe in hard work and entrepreneurial thinking within a dynamic, sales and service-oriented environment. We aim to provide our customers with superior service and value for money through our passion for books and people.

Purpose of the job:

As a bookseller, you will receive and unpack stock, categorize books, and merchandise stock for the customer. You will also focus on customer service, ensuring the customer receives excellent service by addressing their needs. You will build your book knowledge daily to establish strong relationships with customers and drive sales.

Main Responsibilities

1. Customer Service: Offer assistance to every customer entering the store with a friendly and positive attitude.
2. Housekeeping: Keep the store clean and tidy.
3. Merchandising: Ensure all window displays and indoor displays are attractive and eye-catching, changing them every two weeks. Check that bestsellers are in stock and on display.
4. Stock Management: Assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
5. Security: Be alert and aware of non-shoppers/shoplifters.
6. Book Knowledge: Constantly build your knowledge of the books in the store.
7. Sales and Upselling: Build relationships with potential customers, upsell and cross-sell, push promotions, and recommend substitute and alternative books and unique products.
8. Admin and Control: Handle cash ups, credit card checks, wage payouts, shortage reports, supplier payouts, attendance registers, email communication, gift vouchers, etc.

Qualifications required for this role:

We are looking for an energetic and well-presented sales person who is physically strong and healthy. A minimum of a matric is required, with experience in retail or a sales environment preferred. Candidates may be starting out in their careers with a marketing qualification, or a degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism, or other relevant qualifications that will benefit their career in a bookstore. You will gain people skills, knowledge, and exposure to merchandising, promotions, sales techniques, the publishing industry, authors, etc., which will set you up for your future career.

The successful applicant will have the following attributes:

• Fully bilingual
• Neat and well-presented
• Above-average communication skills
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Knowledge of books and willingness to learn
• Sales skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Physically strong and fit
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good follow-through and commitment
• Team-oriented with commitment and support
• Prepared to work long hours and alternate weekends

Benefits:

• Book Discount
• Incentivized targets
• Group Retirement Annuity
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Birthday Gift

Applications and CVs should be addressed to Nicole Judd, Recruiter – recruitment@bargainbooks.co.za

With “DURBANVILLE 195 HOUR BOOKSELLER” stated in the subject heading.

Closing date: 10 January 2025

NB:Only successful candidates will be interviewed. If you have not heard from us after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization.