Department Manager- Textbooks
Barnes & Noble College · Troy, AL · 4 days ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Responsibilities
- Support all store operations and departments in partnership with the management team.
- Ensure the right books, in the right quantity, at the right time for the textbook department.
- Work directly with campus partners, students, and faculty to increase adoptions, rentals, and promote digital sales.
- Execute the textbook cycle from setup to returns independently or with support from team members.
- Use department-specific technology to answer questions about course materials, recommend products and/or services, create textbook adoptions, maintain book inventory, receive and pay invoices, and locate or obtain materials based on course descriptions or customer needs.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all departments in the store to provide daily support, direction, and guidance to customers and team members.
- Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years’ experience in a retail setting as a manager or buyer preferred or a graduate of the Best Seller Program.
- A high school diploma/GED required.
- Outstanding customer service skills to match customers to products that meet their needs.
- Basic reading, writing, and accounting skills required.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills needed.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.