What are the responsibilities and job description for the List Price Researcher position at Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.?
Education - It's in Our DNA
The List Price Researcher is responsible for researching, verifying, and maintaining accurate publisher pricing and discount information within the MBS database. This role works directly with publishers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure pricing information is current, accurate, and consistently maintained to support business operations.
How You'll Make An Impact
We believe your success is our success, so our benefits package is designed specifically to support you in every aspect of your life. At BNED, we offer a variety of programs and resources to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees by offering a competitive total rewards package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401k with an annual discretionary match, life insurance, commuter benefits, paid time off with paid holidays, and a broad range of other benefits.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Barnes & Noble Education, we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students, faculty, and schools, serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.
Barnes & Noble Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Barnes & Noble Education provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the interview process, please contact fieldhr@bncollege.com.
The List Price Researcher is responsible for researching, verifying, and maintaining accurate publisher pricing and discount information within the MBS database. This role works directly with publishers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure pricing information is current, accurate, and consistently maintained to support business operations.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Research, obtain, and verify current pricing and discount information from publishers and vendors through email, telephone, and other available resources.
- Review pricing and discount information for accuracy and completeness, identify discrepancies, and follow up with publishers or internal departments as needed.
- Accurately enter, update, and maintain pricing and discount information within the MBS database.
- Track outstanding pricing requests and follow up with publishers and vendors to ensure timely receipt of required information.
- Monitor shared inboxes and Smartsheets to identify, review, and process pricing updates and requests from internal departments.
- Support the Acquisitions department by researching pricing discrepancies, responding to inquiries, and providing accurate pricing information.
- Perform routine database maintenance, including reviewing records and processing additions, corrections, and updates as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support database-related projects, resolve data discrepancies, and address operational needs.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
- Relevant experience in database operations, pricing research, data entry, data management, or a related field; bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and numerical aptitude, with a demonstrated commitment to data accuracy and quality.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
- Strong research and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with publishers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, follow established procedures, and maintain accuracy while performing repetitive, detail-oriented tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Familiarity with MBS systems, databases, and internal processes preferred.
We believe your success is our success, so our benefits package is designed specifically to support you in every aspect of your life. At BNED, we offer a variety of programs and resources to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees by offering a competitive total rewards package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401k with an annual discretionary match, life insurance, commuter benefits, paid time off with paid holidays, and a broad range of other benefits.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Barnes & Noble Education, we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students, faculty, and schools, serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.
Barnes & Noble Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Barnes & Noble Education provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the interview process, please contact fieldhr@bncollege.com.