Assistant Buyer @ Barnes & Noble, Inc.
placeNew York, New York, United States
attach_money $64,350
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 1 day ago
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Email Hiring Manager
****** @barnesandnoble.com
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Job Details
Job Summary
The 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 is critical to bringing the company’s merchandising vision to life through thoughtful planning, keen attention to detail, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
What You Do
- Monitor and respond to vendor communications; escalate issues as needed.
- Manage item setup and ongoing maintenance for product information.
- Collaborate with the data team to onboard new vendor partners.
- Attend cross-functional meetings to stay informed of initiatives.
- Analyze weekly business performance and identify opportunities.
- Partner with New Store Planning as a key liaison for Merchandising.
Knowledge & Experience
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Highly organized and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Proven ability to build partnerships across cross-functional teams.
- Deep understanding of target customer and application of insights.
- Strong Excel and reporting skills with an analytical mindset.
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years experience at BN or Paper Source preferred.
Key skills/competency
- Merchandising
- Vendor Management
- Data Analysis
- Excel
- Reporting
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Product Assortment
- Presentation
How to Get Hired at Barnes & Noble, Inc.
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Emphasize merchandising and analytical skills.
- Showcase vendor experience: Highlight communication and collaboration.
- Research Barnes & Noble: Understand culture, initiatives, and values.
- Prepare for interviews: Review key product and data analysis concepts.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Practice advanced Excel techniques.
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Review data reporting methods.
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Study product information systems.
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Analyze sample business reports.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging vendor issue.
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Explain effective team collaboration.
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Discuss adapting to changing priorities.
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Share experience with tight deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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