- Company: Barnes & Noble
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- 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
14,387 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Barnes & Noble - Columbus, Ohio
What This Role Involves
At Barnes & Noble, you will be a key member of our bookselling team in the heart of our store. Your role involves welcoming customers with a warm and friendly greeting, answering their questions, and helping them find the right titles and products that match their interests. You will also assist in managing inventory, maintaining a clean and organized store environment, and promoting events or special offers to enhance customer experience.
Your Responsibilities
- Welcoming customers with a cheerful greeting
- Assisting customers in finding the right books and products
- Maintaining an organized and clean store environment
- Managing inventory and restocking shelves as needed
- Promoting events, special offers, or new releases to customers
- Participating in community events and activities when required
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should have excellent customer service skills, a passion for books, and the ability to engage with diverse groups of people. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not always necessary. Experience in retail or customer service is beneficial.
Why Join Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow both professionally and personally. Our team members enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the company. You will be part of a community that values education and literacy, providing you with a rewarding career path.
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Working in Columbus, Ohio
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Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Canadian province of Ontario to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Ohio is the 34th-largest state by area, at 44,825 sq mi (116,100 km2), and the seventh-most populous state, with a population of nearly 11.9 m
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 Ohio: 7.2% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Ohio: $11.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Ohio: $61,709 — via FRED
Home prices in Ohio (year over year): +4.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Franklin County: $73,795 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Franklin County: 22 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Franklin County: Drove Alone (68%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Franklin County: 94% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby green space: 11 parks within 1.5km — closest is Ohio Police & Firefighter Memorial. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: N High St & W Broad St (bus stop, 58m). via OpenStreetMap
Nearby history: New Hayden Building, listed 2009 (47m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 64°F / low 41°F year-round (summers around 85°F, winters around 21°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,194/mo · $1,430/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 239m (784 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
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Listing facts
- Role Bookseller
- Employer Barnes & Noble
- Location Columbus, Ohio
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 17, 2026
- Apply by September 17, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (257 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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