Assistant Buyer
@ Barnes & Noble, Inc.

New York, New York, United States
$64,350
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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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
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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

Practice advanced Excel techniques.
Review data reporting methods.
Study product information systems.
Analyze sample business reports.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging vendor issue.
Explain effective team collaboration.
Discuss adapting to changing priorities.
Share experience with tight deadlines.

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