

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.
- Location:
Orland Park, IL
- Job Status/Type:
Full Time
Employee
- Work Experience:
2+ to 5 Years
Assistant Store Manager
WHAT YOU DO
- Oversee the daily operations of the store, ensuring all operations are consistent with our bookselling culture, world-class customer service focus and merchandising standards.
- Play an integral role in the selection, evaluation and development of booksellers, while fostering an employee-centric environment.
- Focus booksellers on maximizing sales productivity and providing outstanding customer service.
- Responsible for the entire store and staff when fulfilling the role of manager-on-duty and in the Store Manager's absence.
WHAT’S REQUIRED
- At least three years of retail management experience.
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of the competition to identify opportunities and drive sales.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish focused direction and execute the workload.
- Ability to learn and motivate others under changing conditions.
- Work on the selling floor, requiring physical activity.
- Flexible schedule-our stores are open daily, which requires early morning, evening, weekend and holiday availability.
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To learn more about Barnes & Noble Booksellers please go to http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/.
