
Since 2004
Now with 4 locations:
Norfolk, Lynnhaven, Chesapeake, Red Mill






CURRENTLY HIRING
Booksellers
We are accepting applications for Part-Time & Full-Time Bookseller positions.
Apply today!
Join our team, book-lovers!
Location(s): Virginia Beach, Red Mill (COMING SOON)
Positions available: Part-Time and Full-Time Booksellers
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week
Availability: Flexible { Weekends are required }
Wage : $12/hr Base pay + Commmissions
We've got great news to share! We are looking for team members to join our crew!
Start your new chapter, today! The Book Exchange is always looking for motivated and enthusiastic team members who want a career in books! Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, have prior customer service experience and/or retail experience, and, obviously, have a love for reading! If you love to interact with people, get excited about books, movies, and music, and want to join our team then we'd love to hear from you (must be 18 or older to apply).
As a locally owned and operated business, we are always looking to grow. At the Book Exchange, we have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow with us; Book Sellers, Shift Leads, Assistant Managers, and More!
Download the application or apply in person at the Virginia Beach location today. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and a resume. Applications without cover letters and resumes will not be considered. Email your application, cover letter, and resume to Bookexchange757@gmail.com.
Applicants who are considered for hire will be contacted for an interview. Please do not call or email our stores to check your application status.
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM
Enthusiasm and lots of it! Plus, love for books (if you don't like books then this job is not going to be enjoyable for you). Knowledge of movies and music is a plus. We, as booksellers, don't read on the job because there is always something to do. When there is downtime, you will see us bustling around shelving, restocking, organizing, cleaning, etc.
Bookseller qualities we look for are:
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Detail-oriented & a knack for organization.
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Friendly and positive attitude.
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Ability to provide exceptional customer service. (From the moment we open our door, we are always helping customers find what they need and answering questions about our trade policy and inventory).
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Knowledgeable about books, movies, and music (We constantly get asked for recommendations so a broad knowledge of books, movies, and music is preferred). This knowledge also is handy when it comes to handling store trades!
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Ability to lift 50+ lbs because books are heavy!.
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Able to stand for long hours. We are constantly moving around and rarely have time to sit.
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Computer skills. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) is required.
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Previous retail experience is not required but preferred.
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Flexible availability. We try to accommodate everyone's schedule but we are open 7 days a week so the ability to work some weekends is strongly desirable.