Molly's Bookstore is hiring a Store Associate: 20-30 hours per week

Melrose MA

14 February, 2023

2:19 PM

Description

Store Associate 667-669 Main St. Melrose, MA 02176 Availability: 20-30 hours per week, including weekends and holidays Compensation: Commensurate with experience and market rates. Other benefits include discounts on store merchandise, paid vacation and lots of fun to be had. Molly’s Bookstore seeks an enthusiastic, organized, responsible, creative, dynamic individual with a passion for books. This is a chance to be part of a new independent bookstore located in the heart of beautiful downtown Melrose. Molly’s Bookstore is now open and excited to officially be part of the Melrose community. Job Summary Under the general direction of the owners, support the day-to-day operation of the bookstore. The store associate is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the store and delivery of excellent customer service to everyone we serve. Responsibilities include providing customer service, supporting inventory management, maintenance of store appearance and assistance with events. Position requires: A great attitude and ability to work well with others Passion for books and customer service Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and exercise excellent judgment Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities Must work some evenings and weekends Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to foster a cooperative work environment Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word, Outlook, and Google Docs a must Retail bookselling experience preferred Knowledge of Anthology Point of Sales (POS) system or other bookstore POS system, a strong plus Duties and Responsibilities: Provide excellent customer service for face-to-face and online customers, including cashier duties, retail floor support, and phone assistance. Operation of the store’s point-of-sale (POS) computer system. This will include cash register sales, opening and closing procedures, customer record maintenance, inventory record maintenance, et. Restock and support the management of inventory including books and sidelines, oversight of special orders, receiving, shipping, and return of overstocked or defective merchandise, calculating turns, managing out of stocks and coordination of annual inventory utilizing the store POS. Assist with events both in-store and offsite. Assist in the preparation and implementation of bookstore budgets, operating policies and procedures. Manage the processing of online orders. Oversee overall appearance of the store including in-store and window displays and store cleanliness. Please submit resume to: Andrea Iriarte Dent at [email protected] About Molly’s Bookstore: Molly’s Bookstore is a locally woman owned, independent bookstore and a community gathering place for book lovers of all ages offering a carefully curated selection of adult and children’s, fiction, non-fiction, coffee table, cookbooks and art books. We are located in the heart of downtown Melrose, MA. Molly’s Bookstore will offer multiple book clubs, author events and children’s story times.