Merchandise Buyer Assistant assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. May be responsible for some inventory replenishment but without open-to-buy responsibilities. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Assistant Buyer – Fiction Books
About the job
Attention all book lovers! We’re on the hunt for an Assistant Buyer to join our team in the Fiction book area. Do you have a passion for books, a love of fiction, and a keen eye for trending books on social media? If so, then we should talk! As our Assistant Buyer, you will work closely with our Senior Fiction Buyer to bring the most exciting and diverse books to our shelves while ensuring that key backlist and classic titles are always in stock. This entry level job is ideal for a current bookseller or book lover with a diverse range of interests who reads various genres. The Assistant Buyer will assist in identifying new and emerging authors, evaluating sales trends, and working with both outside vendors and internal marketing teams. The successful candidate will be self-starting, flexible, organized, and results oriented.
Responsibilities
Management of Assigned Book Categories (60%)
Buyer and Division Support (40%)
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About the Company
Books-A-Million, America’s hometown bookstore since 1917
Founded in 1917 as a street corner newsstand in Florence, Alabama, Books-A-Million, Inc. (BAM!) has grown to become the second largest chain of bookstores in the United States, operating over 220 stores in 32 states as well as an on-line store, www.booksamillion.com. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, Books-A-Million stores range from 4,000 to 30,000 square feet and provide an expansive selection of books, magazines, bargain books, collectibles, and house toy and gift departments. Special category shops within the store range from Faithpoint, which features the best of references and writings for the Christian market to Pop Culture, which highlights an extensive Manga assortment and related collectibles.
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