Books & Café Store Leader

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager (ASM) in Fremont, CA. You will lead the store team to deliver results, drive customer service excellence, and ensure smooth operations across all departments, including books, café, and memberships.

Your leadership will shape a welcoming, high-performing team and strong store performance. You will model the behaviors expected of the team, maintain presentation standards, and collaborate with the Cluster to optimize scheduling, stock, and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership to guide store teams and achieve results.
• Ability to train and develop team members with a people-centric approach.
• Strong communication to convey company messages clearly.
• Commitment to health, safety and loss prevention standards.
• Willingness to work across Cluster stores as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and deploy the store team to meet targets.
• Coach and develop booksellers and collaborate with Store Manager and RC/Cluster teams.
• Ensure friendly, knowledgeable service at registers and promote memberships.
• Maintain Front of Store displays and seasonal promotions.
• Maintain stockroom organization, receiving and shelf replenishment.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Customer service

Communication

Store operations

Job description

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager (ASM) in Fremont, CA. You will lead the store team to deliver results, drive customer service excellence, and ensure smooth operations across all departments, including books, café, and memberships.

Your leadership will shape a welcoming, high-performing team and strong store performance. You will model the behaviors expected of the team, maintain presentation standards, and collaborate with the Cluster to optimize scheduling, stock, and