Overview
VACANCY NOTICE
POSITION: Bookseller (195 Hour)
REPORTING TO: Store Manager
STORE: Shop 247, Highveld Mall, Emalahleni Municipality, Witbank, Mpumalanga
Our philosophy is to provide our customers with choice and value.
Bargain Books is one of the biggest book retailers in South Africa, with over 80 stores. 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 meeting their needs. You will build book knowledge daily to build strong relationships with customers and drive up sales.
Main Responsibilities
* Customer Service – offer assistance to every customer entering the store with a friendly and positive attitude.
* Housekeeping – keep the store clean and tidy.
* Merchandising – ensure window displays and in-store displays are attractive and refreshed every two weeks. Check that bestsellers are in stock and on display.
* Stock Management – assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
* Security – be alert and aware of non-shoppers/shoplifters.
* Book knowledge – continuously build knowledge of books in the store.
* Sales and upselling – build relationships with customers, upsell and cross-sell, push promotions, suggest substitutes and other unique products.
* Sourcing and ordering – source and order books for customers using lookup systems available.
* Admin and control – cash handling, credit card checks, attendance, reports, gift vouchers, emails, supplier payouts, etc.
Qualifications
We are looking for an energetic and well-presented salesperson who is physically strong and healthy. A minimum of matric is required and preferably experience in retail or a sales environment. You could be starting out in your career and have a marketing qualification, a degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism or other qualifications that will benefit a career in a bookstore. You will gain people skills, be empowered with knowledge and will be exposed 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
* Work well under pressure
* Good follow-through and commitment
* Work well with a team with commitment and support
* Prepared to work long hours and alternate weekends
Benefits
* Book Discount
* Incentivised targets
* Group Retirement Annuity
* Medical Insurance
* Employee Birthday Gift
How to apply
Applications and CVs should be addressed to Nicole Judd, Recruiter – recruitment@bargainbooks.co.za
With “HIGHVELD 195 HOUR BOOKSELLER” stated in the subject heading
Closing date: 09 September 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 organisation.
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