Sr. Sales Margin & Inventory Analyst

Barnes & Noble is the leading book retailer in the United States, with roots dating back to 1873 and a long history of growth through innovation and expansion. Today, under CEO James Daunt and private ownership by Elliott Advisors, Barnes & Noble operates approximately 700 bookstores nationwide, serves over 700 communities across all 50 states, and maintains a robust digital presence through , NOOK ® eBooks and audio books, and educational resources such as Spark Notes.

The company also includes complementary retail brands such as Paper Source, Books Inc., Tattered Cover, and

B. Dalton, further strengthening its market reach. Following a period of revitalization, Barnes & Noble is experiencing strong momentum, with plans to open approximately 60 new stores in 2026, underscoring renewed confidence in physical retail and local bookselling. Combining expansive store networks, curated selections, enhanced in-store experiences, and growing omnichannel capabilities, Barnes & Noble remains the #1 bookseller in the U.S. and a trusted, evolving partner within the publishing and retail ecosystem.

The Senior Sales Margin & Inventory Analyst is responsible for analyzing sales performance, gross margin trends, and inventory efficiency to support commercial decision-making and profitability improvement. In this role, you will provide actionable insights that help optimize pricing, product mix, inventory investment, and promotional strategies across categories, channels, and regions. Working closely with the Merchandising, Operations, and Finance teams, the analyst plays a key role in ensuring that sales growth, margin expansion, and inventory productivity are achieved in alignment with financial targets.

Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 hours benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement.

All benefits provided are in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefit may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information can be received by the recruiter or Human Resources.

This role is an hybrid position working out of our Union Square, NYC office.

An employee in this position can expect an annual salary between $100,000 - $115,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

• Lead comprehensive analysis of sales performance by product, category, region, and channel to identify growth opportunities and margin improvement areas.
• Oversee store margin for Barnes & Noble and Paper Source by ensuring model accuracy and by proactively adjusting key components based on evolving business conditions.
• Evaluate the impact of pricing, promotions, and discounting on gross margin and profitability.
• Manage weekly scorecard process by ensuring executive team has access to high‑quality insights and accurate data from key areas of the company.
• Partner with Books and Specialty teams to provide insights on product mix, markdown effectiveness, and margin optimization.
• Support monthly and quarterly business reviews with detailed sales and margin reporting and commentary.
• Monitor inventory levels, aging, and turnover rates to ensure alignment with sales forecasts and financial targets.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Operations teams to reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Support store‑level profitability analysis by evaluating the relationship between sales, margin, and inventory investment.
• Prepare regular dashboards and reports that summarize key metrics…