Bookstore Visual Merchandising Associate: Displays & Inventory

Yourbendbroker; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Union membership

discounts

Job summary

Strand Bookstore in Union Square is seeking a full-time Visual Merchandising Associate to refresh and maintain four floors of displays and assist customers. You will also support merchandising projects, price and inventory updates, and ensure displays stay pristine and inviting.

Responsibilities include unloading replenishment from the Brooklyn warehouse, preparing displays for daily operations, and analyzing sales history to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of customer service experience, bookseller preferred.
• Experience with inventory control is beneficial.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs daily and stand for full shifts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service skills and passion for books.

Responsibilities

• Unload daily replenishment from warehouse; move carts, boxes, and pallets to stations.
• Prepare store for daily operations; clean displays and restock.
• Maximize sales via display refreshes and sales history analysis.
• Update displays to reflect launches and seasonal themes.
• Coordinate with supervisors and departments for item flow.
• Maintain tidy overstock areas and adjust stock based on sales data.
• Complete inventory of displays and report results.

Skills

Customer service

Bookselling

Inventory control

Lifting heavy items

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Job description

Strand Bookstore in Union Square is seeking a full-time Visual Merchandising Associate to refresh and maintain four floors of displays and assist customers. You will also support merchandising projects, price and inventory updates, and ensure displays stay pristine and inviting.

Responsibilities include unloading replenishment from the Brooklyn warehouse, preparing displays for daily operations, and analyzing sales history to maximize impact.