Campus Store Leader: Elevate Student Experience & Growth

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay earned wage access

Generous employee discounts on course 

Employee discounts on course materials

Job summary

Barnes & Noble College is seeking a Store Manager to lead the campus store, delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving sales, financial performance, and campus partnerships.

You will recruit, develop, and coach the store team, oversee merchandising, inventory, and operations, and serve as the primary campus representative, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment that supports students, faculty, and alumni.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive retail leadership experience or completion of the Barnes & Noble College Aspiring Leader Program.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations with an on-floor presence and a customer-first culture.
• Drive sales growth and manage financial performance and controllable expenses.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop store team members and foster high performance.
• Represent Barnes & Noble College on campus and build partnerships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Lead merchandising, inventory management, and visual presentation to ensure product availability.
• Analyze sales and operational metrics to forecast needs and improve profitability.
• Champion company initiatives and uphold standards for safety and loss prevention.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and customer-focused store environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barnes & Noble College is seeking a Store Manager to lead the campus store, delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving sales, financial performance, and campus partnerships.

You will recruit, develop, and coach the store team, oversee merchandising, inventory, and operations, and serve as the primary campus representative, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment that supports students, faculty, and alumni.