Bookseller (M/F) – Braga – Temporary contract for replacement

With 70 years of market presence, the Almedina Group is a reference in the publishing and bookselling sector in Portugal. It comprises four imprints, Edições Almedina, Edições 70, Actual Editora, and Minotauro, and has a network of 14 physical bookstores in cities such as Lisbon, Almada, Porto, Coimbra, Braga, and Vila Nova de Gaia, as well as an online store at www.almedina.net.

With the mission “Promoting Knowledge and Critical Thinking,” the Almedina Group believes that culture, knowledge, and critical thinking are fundamental to transforming people and societies.

Challenge and responsibilities

If you have a passion for books and for customer contact, this is an opportunity to join a culturally enriching environment, ensuring the temporary replacement of a team member.

Main functions

• Personalized customer service;
• Advice on choosing titles;
• Participation in cultural events and book launches;
• Organization, restocking, and display of products;
• Support in opening and closing cash register tasks;
• ​Logistical support in receiving orders, restocking, packaging, labeling, and inventories.

Profile we are looking for

• Minimum qualifications: 12th grade (a Degree will be valued);
• Proven experience in book sales;
• General knowledge about books, authors, and publishers;
• Genuine interest in books, reading, and interaction with the public;
• Customer orientation and focus on achieving objectives;
• Good communication, empathy, and active listening;
• Team spirit, proactivity, and responsibility;
• Availability for rotating shifts, including weekends.

We value

• Previous experience in retail or a bookstore;
• Familiarity with the publishing sector;
• ​Willingness to learn and commitment to the role.