Job Description

Barnes & Noble is the worlds largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. We operate over 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states and one of the webs premier e-commerce sites, bn.com. Our Nook Digital business offers a lineup of popular NOOK tablets and eReaders and an expansive collection of digital reading content through the NOOK store.

Were proud to be an industry leader, consistently recognized for excellence in quality and customer service in our stores and online at bn.com.

The Temporary Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer in developing and executing on-brand product assortments that drive sales and profitability for both Barnes & Noble and Paper Source. This role plays a critical part in bringing the companys merchandising vision to life through thoughtful planning, keen attention to detail, and strong cross-functional collaboration. The Assistant Buyer is expected to understand the Buyers overarching strategy and proactively contribute to its success by establishing clear deliverables, adhering to timelines, and ensuring seamless execution.

This position is a project-based temporary role, and you will be required to work in the Chicago, home office for the duration of the project. It is NOT a remote opportunity.

LOCAL CANDIDIATES ONLY

Essential Functions :

Monitor and respond to issues and opportunities arising from vendor communications, proactively escalating concerns to the Buyer as needed.

Manage item setup and ongoing maintenance to ensure accurate and up-to-date product information across systems.

Collaborate with the data team to onboard new vendor partners.

Attend relevant cross-functional meetings to stay informed of departmental initiatives and strengthen internal relationships.

Analyze weekly business performance and collaborate with the Buyer to identify opportunities and address challenges.

Partner with New Store Planning as the key liaison for Merchandising, ensuring smooth communication and execution of initiatives.

Qualifications :

Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills to effectively convey ideas and strategies.

Highly organized with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.

Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of management and build strong partnerships across cross-functional teams.

Strong Excel and reporting skills, coupled with an analytical mindset to interpret data effectively.

Excellent communication skills with vendors and internal teams, ensuring timely follow-up and effective collaboration.

Bachelor's Degree along with a minimum of two years of experience as a Bookseller preferred (internal) or 3+ years of buying experience.

Demonstrate a deep understanding of the target customer and effectively apply customer insights to guide product recommendations.

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