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Part-Time Bookshop Assistant

Looking for the dream bookselling part-time job? Look no further.

Our client, an independent lifestyle, health and culture publisher with a growing list of products and international offices have a unique opportunity for a Shop Assistant to work in their vibrant bookshop. This is a part-time position permanent position working Saturdays and Sundays.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Being the point of contact for customers and dealing with booking enquiries
  • Processing sales
  • Looking after window display and changing it according to monthly themes
  • Assisting with promotional events in the store
  • Assisting with occasional pop-up shops at off site events
  • Managing stocks and re-orders as necessary

The successful candidate will be professional and approachable, and keen to interact with customers in person and over the phone. You will possess good organisational and customer service skills, and be confident in your bookselling abilities. Previous bookselling experience would be an advantage, but it's not essential.

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

**Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

In May 2019, Inspired Search & Selection pledged to promote The Book Trade Charity. As a charity, BTBS offer financial help to people (particularly those under the age of 30) looking for jobs in the book trade, including help with interview costs, to help support paid internships and work experience and for other opportunities for development. Please follow this link (http://www.btbs.org/) to check eligibility and further support.

Part-Time Bookshop Assistant

Part-time, Permanent
Trade
Assistant, Book Buying & Selling, Customer services, Buying, Sales

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