Bookseller in Lima, OH at Books-A-Million, Inc.

Date Posted: 1/22/2023

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Part-Time
Location:

Lima, OH
Job Type:

BAM Retail
Experience:

Not Specified
Date Posted:

1/22/2023

About Us

Founded in 1917 as a street corner newsstand in Florence, Alabama, Books-A-Million, Inc. has grown to become the premier book retailing chain in the Southeastern United States, and the second largest book retailer in the nation. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, the company currently operates more than 260 stores in 32 states. In addition to its primary retail component, the corporation includes a book wholesale and distribution subsidiary, American Wholesale Book Company, an e-commerce division operating as BOOKSAMILLION.COM, and an internet development and services company, NetCentral, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Description

Helps every customer have a positive experience while in the store
Looks up items for customers and walks them to locate items
Helps with general cleaning around the store
Stocks items as needed
Processes purchases through the registers
Works weekly to meet sales goals for the Membership and Magazine programs

Scheduling

Works flexible shifts averaging between 8-12 hours a week

Benefits

30% off at all BAM!, Yogurt Mountain, and Jo Muggs locations!
Free shipping for online orders!
Two-week book check-out program!
Paid commission for add-on sales!
Annual raise based on performance!
Associate Support Resources (up to 5 free counseling sessions a year).
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k matching fund options (age 21 and up)
…and much more!

Starting Wage: $10.10 an hour

Job Requirements

16 years of age or older
Strong customer service skills

Preferred Skills

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous retail sales experience preferred
Computer skills and cash register skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Must be able to use hands/arms to operate keyboard, telephone and for repetitive motion activities.
Must be able to lift objects up to 60 lbs. with or without assistance.]
Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without assistive device.
Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.