- Company: Barnes & Noble
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
- Salary: Pay not listed
Barnes & Noble at a glance
barnesandnoble.com- Founded 1873
- Employees 40000
SEC filings mentioning "Barnes & Noble": 5,596 · SIC industry: Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores — search EDGAR
Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: Aug 7, 2019 — view filing
13,935 employees covered under a retirement plan (2022 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 549300WEQE1M8II5OS20, US) — via GLEIF
Barnes & Noble Booksellers is the largest U.S. bookstore chain by retail outlets, with roughly 700+ stores nationwide. Founded in 1873 and employing about 40,000 people, it remains a major physical-retail bookseller. More background: Wikipedia. Recent coverage notes new store openings and demand for brick-and-mortar bookstores, including locations such as Crossgates Mall and Edgewood.
14,387 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Barnes & Noble - Wausau, Wisconsin
The Opportunity
At Barnes & Noble in Wausau, Wisconsin, you'll be a key member of our bookselling team, serving as the face of our store and community hub. As a Bookseller, your warm and welcoming presence will make customers feel at home, helping them find the perfect book or product to suit their needs.
Core Duties
- Welcome and greet customers with enthusiasm, providing friendly assistance and advice on books and products.
- Assist in creating a positive shopping experience by recommending titles based on customer preferences and interests.
- Maintain a clean and organized store environment to ensure a pleasant atmosphere for all visitors.
- Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using our point-of-sale system.
- Participate in community events and promotions, enhancing the visibility of Barnes & Noble within the local area.
Requirements
- A friendly and approachable demeanor to engage with customers effectively.
- Basic knowledge of books and products offered by Barnes & Noble.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for store deliveries if required.
Why Join Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble offers a dynamic environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. Our commitment to customer satisfaction, coupled with opportunities for advancement, makes us an ideal place to build your career in retail. Enjoy the benefits of working at a well-known brand while contributing to our mission of fostering a love of reading.
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What people say about Barnes & Noble
Public discussion in the provided sources is mostly news and forum mentions rather than employee reviews. Hacker News threads reference the brand in passing (e.g. business ideas, Nook-era product talk, books). Local and regional news highlight store openings and mall updates rather than workplace ratings—no Glassdoor/Indeed-style feedback is in the data.
- Ask HN: What business would you start, given $100K?
- Find Waldo Faster
- Not Yet The Season For a Nook
- Dune, 50 years on
Recent news
- Crossgates Mall gives update on new Barnes & Noble location - NEWS10 ABC
- A new Barnes & Noble in Edgewood shows growing demand for bookstores - WABE
- Casper’s new Barnes & Noble misapplies Blackmore Fee - Oil City News
- Barnes & Noble opens doors for soft opening in Casper - Oil City News
- How Barnes & Noble Became Private Equity’s Most Radical Retail Experiment - Bloomberg.com
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Wausau, Wisconsin
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This role is listed for Wausau, Wisconsin, Wisconsin (display area includes ZIP 54401). Wisconsin sits in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region, bordering Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and Lakes Michigan and Superior. State overview: Wisconsin on Wikipedia. Expect a standard retail bookstore setting in a regional Wisconsin market, not remote work.
Wisconsin is a state in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. With a population of about 6 million, and an area of about 65,500 square miles (170,000 km2), Wisconsin is the 21st-largest state by population an
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.4% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Wisconsin: 5.9% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Wisconsin: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Wisconsin: $60,207 — via FRED
Home prices in Wisconsin (year over year): +4.9% — via FRED
Median household income in Marathon County: $76,185 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Marathon County: 19 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Marathon County: Drove Alone (76%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Marathon County: 90% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Hotel Wausau, listed 2021 (114m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 53°F / low 34°F year-round (summers around 78°F, winters around 9°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $889/mo · $1,147/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 373m (1,224 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Bookseller roles are entry-level retail paths into bookstore operations. Growth often moves toward lead bookseller, department or café support (where present), supervisor, or store management within large multi-store retailers like Barnes & Noble. The data does not detail formal ladders for this posting.
Build the skills for this role
Useful skills for this title include customer service, product knowledge (fiction, nonfiction, kids, gift), POS comfort, inventory accuracy, and clear verbal communication. Build familiarity with popular titles and store layout; practice handling multi-line queues calmly. No certification family or paid cert resources are listed for this role.
Expect questions about retail customer service, handling busy floor periods, recommending books, and teamwork. Prepare examples of helping a shopper find the right title, resolving a return or stock issue, and staying accurate at the register. Show genuine interest in reading and in Barnes & Noble’s store experience.
Strong fit if you enjoy face-to-face retail, books, and steady on-site work in Wausau rather than remote roles. The company is a large national bookseller with many stores; this posting is a store Bookseller position, not corporate or remote. Thin salary and review data means culture and pay should be confirmed with the employer.
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Listing facts
- Role Bookseller
- Employer Barnes & Noble
- Location Wausau, Wisconsin
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 8, 2026
- Apply by September 7, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (301 words)
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- Hacker News — Ask HN: What business would you start, given $100K?
- Hacker News — Find Waldo Faster
- Hacker News — Not Yet The Season For a Nook
- Hacker News — Dune, 50 years on
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