- 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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Bookseller | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Booksellers buy books from publishers or wholesalers and sell them to customers.
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:
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Future outlook for Booksellers
Very good outlook
Bookseller - Your future job?
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.
What soft skills do I need?
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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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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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