Barnes & Noble Jobs for the positions Retail Manager | Denver, CO – Colfax

Job Overview:

Barnes & Noble’s Denver–Colfax flagship is hiring a full-time Retail Manager (starting pay $23.50/hr, plus full medical, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement). In this floor-forward role you’ll coach booksellers, set visual standards, craft schedules, and solve the tricky service moments that turn first-time shoppers into lifelong readers. Bring 2–3 years of specialty-retail leadership, solid POS/inventory chops, and the energy to run a high-traffic store evenings, weekends, and holidays. If you thrive on row-by-row merchandising, team development, and hands-on customer engagement, apply today at careers.barnesandnoble.com — the posting closes 30 days after launch or once we find our next bookselling leader.

Job Title: Retail Manager
Location: Denver, CO – Colfax Location (3803 Colfax Ave)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Starting at $23.50 per hour

About the Company

Barnes & Noble, the homegrown brand of national bookselling and retailing, has been a haven for book lovers, teachers, and curious consumers for decades. Our stores are more than retail establishments — they’re learning discovery centers and gathering places for community. We offer an unmatched selection of books, music, and learning products, all supported by knowledgeable associates and a warm, welcoming environment. Barnes & Noble is unique due to our commitment to customer excellence, creativity, and employee growth.

Our Denver – Colfax store is a readers’ and lifelong learners’ landmark bookstore, whose wide selection and lively atmosphere reputation is richly deserved.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Sales

• Build and guide bookselling skills in self and others.
• Highlight customer-focused culture and make sure that all the employees uphold service standards.
• Monitor and improve merchandising performance, layout migration, and inventory availability.
• Provide category and title performance feedback to shoppers to drive volume-proportional inventory decisions.
• Resolve customer issues and handle escalated service concerns professionally and effectively.

Staff Scheduling & Leadership

• Offer coverage of the primary retail operations: sales floor, reserve desk, and registers.
• Allocate workers to projects relevant to product maintenance and merchandising goals.
• Be a model during the peak seasons and tourist seasons.
• Create schedules and make staff adjustments to meet business needs, as required.
• Offer floor team coaching and performance feedback in a professional and discreet manner.

Store Operations & Procedures

• Carry out stock transfer, handle returns from publishers, and handle stock movement.
• Adhere to operational compliance with company systems, policies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with other departments (Inventory, Maintenance, HR, etc.) to improve store performance.
• Use POS systems and inventory software to monitor and manage on a daily basis.
• Participate in loss prevention processes and store audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in retail management or supervision, preferably in books, media, or specialty retail.
• Good interpersonal and leadership competencies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Retail systems capability (inventory management software, task management software, POS).
• Ability to solve complicated customer issues and think rationally under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop staff in an inclusive and diverse environment.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Should be punctual and have a good work ethic and be reliable.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: Starting at $23.50/hour

Full-Time Employee Benefits (30+ hours/week):

• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation & Personal Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Discount
• Public Transit Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Part-Time Benefits (20–29.99 hours/week):

• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation & Personal Days
• Company Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Discount

Part-Time (Under 20 hours/week):

• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Discount

Work Environment & Schedule

• Must be available to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This role is primarily based on the floor and requires frequent standing, walking, and interacting with customers
• Occasional lifting or moving of products (up to 40 lbs)

How to Apply

📚 Ready to lead with purpose and passion?
Submit your application through our careers page:
👉 https://careers.barnesandnoble.com

This job listing will remain open for 30 days or until filled.