Lead Bookseller: Inspire Team, Elevate Displays

Barnes & Noble; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off including maternity and

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical

Dental and Vision

Transit benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble in Helena, Montana seeks a Lead Bookseller to guide the bookselling team, maintain engaging merchandise displays, and ensure smooth operations on the sales floor.

The role rewards leadership, reliability, and a customer‑focused approach, with training in BookMaster, merchandising, and loss prevention. You will work the full schedule with flexibility across mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual attendance with leadership presence.
• Flexible scheduling across opening to closing hours.
• Positive, proactive work ethic with leadership by example.
• Supportive and approachable attitude toward colleagues.
• Cheerful, helpful demeanor with customers.
• Willingness to learn and develop bookselling career.
• Ability to address concerns and escalate to leadership when needed.
• Commitment to complying with store policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Model store best practices in merchandising and product presentation.
• Coach team on visual displays and shelf replenishment.
• Lead at the registers and improve membership conversations.
• Coordinate deliveries and ensure accurate shelving and stock handling.
• Coordinate cross‑functional support with the café during busy periods.
• Uphold loss prevention procedures and maintain a safe store.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Merchandising

Communication

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma

Tools

BookMaster

Job description

Barnes & Noble in Helena, Montana seeks a Lead Bookseller to guide the bookselling team, maintain engaging merchandise displays, and ensure smooth operations on the sales floor.

The role rewards leadership, reliability, and a customer‑focused approach, with training in BookMaster, merchandising, and loss prevention. You will work the full schedule with flexibility across mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.