Bookseller | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Booksellers buy books from publishers or wholesalers and sell them to customers.

  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.  
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.  
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.  
  • Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.  
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.  
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Booksellers typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.

As a Bookseller you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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    Future outlook for Booksellers

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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Bookseller and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 63% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 19% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 10% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

    You can learn some of the skills you need for this job by doing a:

    •  Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Retail Skills
    • Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills Sales Professional

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Bookseller

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Bookseller.
    Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Bookseller. Check that you know:
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    Data base user interface and query software Data entry software
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    Things to highlight for your Bookseller interview

    Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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