Working
with us
Shakespeare and Company is always interested in hearing from experienced booksellers who are interested in joining our shopfloor team; working both on the shopfloor and on the tills, in customer-facing positions.
Our bookshop is visited by readers from around the world and we aim to give them a pleasant experience of the book world. Being enthusiastic about sharing your favourite books is a must, and enjoying encountering lots of new people - often dealing with crowds - with a calm and friendly manner is also critical. Spoken French and English is essential, as is previous bookselling experience, punctuality, good detail orientation, and the ability to work in a team and under pressure.
Bookstore
A unique place, Shakespeare and Company is an independent English-language bookstore located at 37 rue de la Bûcherie in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. In addition its the local clientele, the bookshop receives many foreign visitors every year, attracted both by books and the history of the place.
The role
Under the responsibility of the store manager and their assistants, your responsibilities will be as follows:
- Greet customers, help answer questions, and provide recommendations;
- Search for books and/or authors using existing software;
- Ensure the proper presentation of books in the bookstore;
- Carry out the restocking of the shelves;
- Help curate displays;
- Participate in annual inventories; and
- Help place customer orders.
Do you want to join a multicultural, caring and friendly team? We offer you the following advantages:
- Attractive salary
- CDI
- 10€ lunch voucher per work day (60% paid by the employer)
- Profit-sharing scheme
- Bonus based on individual performance
- 1 free book per month
- 25% staff discount on the shop and Café
- Free yoga classes
Your profile
You have previous experience working in bookstores (3 years minimum). You have a broad knowledge of culture and a keen interest in Anglophone books and literature specifically. You have excellent interpersonal skills and you enjoy working as part of an energetic and enthusiastic team.
Our bookstore is visited by readers from all over the world and our goal is to offer them a pleasant experience, so it is necessary to be comfortable with large numbers of people and to be able to stay calm even under pressure.
You are fluent in English and French and know how to adapt your communication to best communicate with a range of people.
This position is to be filled as soon as possible on a permanent contract. Requirement to work on weekends, and possibly in evenings. You therefore need to already have the right to work in France, as we don’t offer visa sponsorship.
If this sounds like you, send us your CV and a cover letter (along with 3 references) to work@shakespeareandcompany.com.
