Bookseller, Hauser & Wirth Publishers

We are one of the leading international galleries for contemporary art with locations in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Menorca, Monaco, New York, Paris, Somerset, St. Moritz, and Zurich. We are looking for a Bookseller at Hauser & Wirth Publishers Headquarters in Zurich – 30% - 60% (option to share position).

Hauser & Wirth is looking for a reliable, conscientious, and enthusiastic bookseller to manage the day-to-day operations of our flagship bookstore and communicate knowledgeably with store visitors about Hauser & Wirth’s artist roster, current and upcoming exhibitions, and publishing program. As the face of our flagship bookstore, an interest in art and the wider cultural landscape is essential.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a client-focused retail environment, preferably within a bookstore. Evidence of excellent attention to detail, verbal, written and computer literacy as well as the ability to prioritize and remain proactive is essential. Confident working independently, they will have previously worked with a retail POS system, ideally Shopify.

Bookstore opening hours and working hours:
Wednesday – Friday, 12pm – 5pm
Saturday, 11am – 6pm
(potential for opening hours to be extended on an ad-hoc basis depending on events)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for store opening and closing procedures; effect the daily closeout process of cash registers.

• Proactively maintain a consistently high standard of presentation within the store, including displays/visual standards for books promotions, stock condition and general cleanliness.

• Drive outstanding customer service standards within the store.

• Actively engage customers with our publications and products, providing excellent knowledge of the gallery’s program (including exhibition program at other locations).

• Maintenance of onsite book inventory; liaising with inventory manager for stock transfers and efficient receiving of stock deliveries from our CH warehouse.

• Conduct quarterly stocktakes.

• Provide ad-hoc administrative support to Publishers’ Sales & Distribution team.

• Support ad-hoc publisher events such as book launches, book readings and artist talks by opening the bookstore outside of set hours, to be discussed in advance of event.

Requirements:

• 2+ years customer-facing work experience, preferably in the culture / booksphere.

• Open minded and with strong interest and knowledge in art

• Experience with a POS retail system, ideally Shopify.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent verbal and written German and English language skills: other languages welcome

• Good level of computer literacy, to include Excel and Outlook

Hauser & Wirth Publishers provides a unique, exciting and international working environment. If you are passionate about art publications, our gallery and our ethos, we are looking forward to receiving your complete application by e-mail:

Laura Pinazza
requestspublishers@hauserwirth.com