Job Description

Company Overview

Hunt's Bookshop is a well-established, traditional,

family-run bookshop

of over 30 years, taking pride in offering excellent customer service and a welcoming atmosphere. We stock a wide variety of new and second-hand book titles, including children's books, as well as vinyl records, gifts and Warhammer.

Summary

We are seeking to recruit a

part-time Sales Assistant

who is enthusiastic, reliable and takes pride in their work. The successful candidate will have previous retail experience (essential), ideally within the book trade. A sound knowledge of and passion for books will be highly desirable.

The individual should be friendly, approachable, and an excellent communicator, confident in assisting customers in person, over the phone and by email.

Responsibilities

Welcoming customers to the bookshop and providing excellent service at all times Giving advice and guidance on purchases and customer enquiries Handling sales transactions accurately, both cash and card Opening and closing the shop as a

keyholder

, ensuring the premises are secure Receiving and shelving deliveries, maintaining displays and shop presentation Assisting with customer orders, checking availability and processing sales through our in-house system Maintaining a good product knowledge, particularly of new and popular book titles, Warhammer and, Pokemon. Taking care of the presentation of shelves, window displays and promotional areas Supporting social media activity and book-related events where required Expertise in E-commerce would be an advantage to applicants

We are looking for someone who:

Has

previous retail experience (essential)

Has

experience or interest in the book industry (desired)

Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills Is

conscientious, diligent and has strong attention to detail

Is comfortable working independently and managing their time effectively Has a

genuine passion for books

and enjoys sharing that enthusiasm with others Is polite, dependable, and committed to maintaining Hunt's reputation for excellent service

Further details:

Hours:

Minimum 12.5 hours per week (weekend availability essential)

Hours may be increased as required

Location:

Rugby, Warwickshire

Contract:

Part-time, permanent
If you have a love of books, enjoy providing excellent customer service, and would like to be part of a long-standing independent bookshop, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

To apply:

Please email your CV along with a brief covering letter explaining why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the role to

enquiry@huntsbookshop.com

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 12.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Rugby CV21 3BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Retail sales: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person