Bookseller

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