What We Do:
Barnes & Noble is a company founded and owned by booksellers. We are the world's largest bookseller with annual sales of $5.1 billion. We are a FORTUNE 500 company, publicly traded on the New York Stock exchange under the symbol BKS. Headquartered in New York City, we have more than 750 store locations; a financial services center in Westbury, Long Island; and distribution centers in Monroe, NJ; and Reno, NV. We employ more than 37,000 booksellers.
We are a fast-paced company with a track record of innovation. Our stores have revolutionized the book business with unparalleled selection, comfortable environments and community-based marketing. They are great places to work, where one can combine the excitement of retail with the enjoyment of books and reading. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including health insurance, dental plan, coverage for domestic partners, eye care, health care flexible spending account, life insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions and an employee discount on books.
Director of DVD Marketing
What You Do:
- Coordinate the overall marketing and development of key initiatives regarding the DVD and Blu-ray Disc businesses.
- Manage relationships and oversee marketing projects with in-house departments, wholesale partners, DVD / Blu-ray studios, as well as all other outside companies.
- Maintain and improve current marketing campaigns while developing new promotional initiatives.
- Oversee production budget with the Marketing Department.
- Expand and develop cross-promotional opportunities with internal departments by working with individual department directors.
- Identify and develop marketing initiatives including key franchises and properties, vendor promotions, third-party sponsorships, and new programs.
- Secure exclusive promotions and develop proprietary DVD / Blu-ray products for the company with the Merchandising Director.
What's Required:
- Bachelor's degree
- Five to seven years of retail marketing and merchandising experience focused on DVD industry products
- Experience partnering with DVD studios
- Retail marketing experience with a large chain
- Experience managing a team and large-scale promotion projects
- Proven ability to make strategic business decisions that produce positive results
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Interested candidates, please e-mail resume as a Word attachment to: careersnyc@bn.com. Be sure to mention the position title in the subject line.
To learn more about Barnes & Noble Booksellers please go to www.barnesandnobleinc.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
