Bookseller; Shop , Garden Route Mall Western Cape

Vacancy Notice

Position:
Bookseller (195 Hour Contract)

Reporting to:
Store Manager

Store:
Shop 120, Garden Route Mall, George, Western Cape

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 and growing rapidly. 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 orientated environment. We aim to provide our customers with superior service and value for money through our passion for books and people.

As a bookseller you will receive and unpack stock, categorize books and merchandise stock for the customer. You will also focus on customer service making sure the customer gets excellent service by delivery of their needs. You will build up your book knowledge every day to build strong relationships with the customer driving up sales.

• Customer Service – offer assistance to every customer entering the store with a friendly and positive attitude.
• Housekeeping – keep the store clean and tidy.
• Merchandising – making sure all window displays and in door displays are attractive and eye catching and changed every two weeks. Check that the bestsellers are in stock and on display.
• Stock Management – assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
• Security – need to be alert and aware of the non-shopper/shop lifter.
• Book knowledge – constantly building up your knowledge of the books in the store.
• Sales and upselling – building up relationships with potential customers, upselling and cross selling. Pushing promotions. Recommending a substitute and alternative book and other unique products.
• Sourcing and ordering books for customers using the lookup systems at your disposal.
• Admin and control – cash up, credit card checks, wage payout, shortage reports, supplier payout, attendance register, email communication, gift vouchers, etc.

• Energetic and well-presented sales person.
• Physically strong and healthy.
• Minimum matric and preferably have experience in retail or a sales environment.
• Marketing qualification, a degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism or other relevant qualifications beneficial for a bookstore career.

• 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.

• Book Discount
• Incentivised targets
• Group Retirement Annuity
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Birthday Gift

Applications and CVs should be addressed to Kelly Booysen, Recruiter –

With “GEORGE 195 HOUR CONTRACT BOOKSELLER” stated in the subject heading

Closing date: 15 January 2026

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.