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Assistant Buyer: BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS

Job IDHR-ABTG
Company NameBARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS
Job CategoryRetail
LocationManhattan, NY
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelBachelor of Arts
Date PostedNovember 4, 2009
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS
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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.

Assistant Buyer

What You Do:

  • Meet sales, turnover, PMU, return percentage and sell-through goals that are established prior to each year for stores and distribution centers.
  • Place initial orders and reorders, set modes and cut returns as directed by the buyer.
  • Review filters and recommend model adjustments in stores; execute adjustments as directed.
  • Track promotional item sales results to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.
  • Conduct backlist reviews and recommend assortment adjustments to buyer.
  • Submit graphic requests and VSM tracking forms for product merchandising.
  • Coordinate the set-up and distribution of regional titles for assigned subjects.
  • Establish Alpha Classes/Sales Clusters for each buying category.
  • Handle store calls relating to title information.
What's Required:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 2-3 years of planning or buying experience
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Word
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of all retail metrics


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.



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