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Store Manager

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 705 store locations; a financial services center in Westbury, Long Island; and distribution centers in Monroe, NJ; and Reno, Nv.We employ more than 40,000 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 expect to be a credit to the communities we serve, a valuable resource to our customers, and a place where our dedicated booksellers can grow and prosper. Toward this end, we will not only listen to our customers and booksellers, but also embrace the idea that the company is at their service.

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 our products.

STORE MANAGER
WHAT YOU DO
Lead and manage a store ensuring all operations are consistent with our bookselling culture, world-class customer service focus and merchandising standards.
Strategically plan and allocate all resources in order to maximize store sales, profitability and efficiencies.
Recruit, train and build a diverse, knowledgeable and motivated team.
Foster an environment that is both employee-centric and customer-centric.
Model, coach and teach a store team to deliver the customer service principles, merchandising direction and operational standards of Barnes Noble.
WHAT'S REQUIRED
At least five years of experience as a store manager, preferably in more than one location.
Solid knowledge of retail operations.
Strong analytical skills, and ability to utilize business reports and industry and competitor knowledge to consistently identify opportunities to drive sales.
Ability to assess situations, customize solutions and communicate plans to direct reports in order to accomplish objectives.
Ability to coordinate, communicate and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
Work on the selling floor, requiring physical activity.
Flexible schedule-our stores are open daily, which requires early morning, evening, weekend and holiday availability.
To learn more about Barnes Noble Booksellers please go to http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/.

Salary
Career Level Required Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Experience Required 5+ to 7 Years
Education Required Bachelor's Degree
Job Type Employee
Job Status Full Time
Hours/Shifts

• Location: Southbay
• Compensation: TBD
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