History of Borders

Borders Group, a bookseller that was founded in 1971 in Ann Arbor, Michigan now has over 500 stores located across the United States.   Part of the group includes Waldenbooks, Borders Express, Outlet Stores, as well as the Airport Stores.

Borders Group, Inc. is the nation’s second biggest retailer of books, music, and other educational, informational, and entertainment products. Its Waldenbooks bookstores were in more than 1,000 mall stores by 1995. Moreover, it owned the quickly expanding Borders Books & Music superstores and Planet Music stores. All through the country, the Borders name is linked with superstores catering to book and music lovers, with a broad selection of hard to find titles and tapes as well as a growing number of varied forms of electronic media. These superstores, which numbered 116 in early 1996, provided customers with abundant sitting and browsing areas, a knowledgeable customer service team, and even espresso bars featuring live entertainment.

Job Descriptions / Wage Averages

Book Seller: Your job is to help those on the floor find the books the customer needs.   Your duties may include re-stocking books, cleaning up area, and making sure that all books are in working order.   The average starting wage for this position is $7 to $11 a hour.

Supervisor: You will be in charge or managing the store while the main manager is out of the building.   You will ensure that the store is running properly, as well as making sure that the customer is getting what he/she wants.   You may also have to deal with trouble customer / employee conflicts.   The average pay for this position is $9 to $13 a hour.

Cashier: Your sole duty will be to ring up customers at the counter.   You will assist them with their purchase, answer questions, as well as accept coupons, and ask about the Borders Rewards program.   Cashiers can expect to get $7 to $10 a hour.

General Manager: Your sole duty is to over run the store.   You will ensure that the inventory is up to date, your employees are running the floor properly, and you will also want to make sure that the customer is finding what they need.   You’re running the show, therefore, this job is going to require experience, as well as an education.   This job pays anywhere from $48,000 to $88,000 a year.

Cafe Seller: This constantly drives sales and sustains an atmosphere where customers enjoy a rich shopping experience. A café seller consistently gives outstanding customer service through preparing and serving food and beverages to customers, answering customer questions and commending product. This sustains Café presentation standards including merchandising the display case, counter areas as well as fixtures to company standards.   The average wage is $8.36.

Cafe Supervisor: In this position, you will construct an environment where associates are fervent about providing brilliant customer service using the great service and vending standards. You will support and sustain company business standards and compliance of company policy and procedures. As the assigned person, you will develop a store environment where diversity is appreciated as well as embraced in all facets of the business. The hourly salary for a Cafe Supervisor is $11.60.

Corporate Sales Coordinator: This role is accountable for consistently achieving and surpassing established district level sales and profitability objectives. This observes key account sales activity on a weekly basis and takes proactive steps to sustain sales momentum. This drives positive sales by means of sustaining productive relationships with recent accounts through conducting regular sales calls to present latest products and service and make sure billing is correct. The hourly pay is around $11-$12.

Maintenance Mechanic: This troubleshoots diagnoses, and repairs equipment and system malfunctions punctually by means of blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, and written instructions. The assigned person will execute equipment fabrications and alterations to improve overall equipment operation. This completes minor and routine maintenance for example changing light bulbs, replacing filters, installation as well as repair of office fixtures and other building related maintenance.   The position’s average salary is $41,000 to $45,000 a year.

The Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Store Discount

How to get the job

You can start your career search online.   You can search for openings, as well as positions located in your local area.   This is generally the best way to go, so that you know what openings are going on in your area.

You may also apply for a position in store.   Simply ask for an application at the front desk.