Union Square Full Time Visual Merchandising Associate
Strand Bookstore
- Location
- New York, NY
- Posted
- September 23, 2026
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Role overview
Strand Bookstore is seeking a full-time Visual Merchandising Associate for our flagship location. Visual Merchandising Associates work across all four floors of Strand creating and replenishing displays of both books and merchandise. As an associate, you will refresh and maintain the aesthetic of the floor, update prices and inventory of products, and act as the final step between product and the customer, ensuring all items are undamaged and accurately accounted for. We are in search of proactive people with a keen eye for detail and experience working in an efficient and independent manner.
An ideal position for candidates with a well-versed knowledge of NYC culture and current trends in publishing and merchandise. A good opportunity for those looking to work in publishing long term. While those hired for this position will be actively involved in display projects across the floor, customer service is still a requirement of the role and interacting with customers on a daily basis will be an expectation.
Responsibilities
- Unload large daily replenishment from our warehouse in Brooklyn, including lifting and pulling carts, boxes, and pallets to their designated stations within the store.
- Prepare the store for daily operations by cleaning display tables/areas and replenishing and redistributing stock for all displays.
- Maximize sales through display rework and analyzing product sales history.
- Change displays to promote new product/book launches and reflect monthly/seasonal themes and trends as directed by immediate supervisors.
- Communicate with supervisors and other departments to ensure a smooth flow of items to and from our warehouse in Brooklyn.
- Maintain tidy overstock locations and adjust stock levels based on sales data.
- Complete inventory of assigned displays or tables on a regular and as-needed basis, communicating results to supervisors.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of customer service experience, with experience as a bookseller preferred.
- A background in inventory control is beneficial.
- Must be able to lift, pull, push, and carry boxes, carts, and dollies of books and merchandise weighing up to and greater than 50 lbs. on a daily basis.
- Ability to stand for full shifts, often bending up and down while creating or filling a display.
- Ability to complete tasks with urgency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Flexible and solution-focused, managing multiple projects across the store.
- Strong analytical skills for effective product placement based on sales data.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong customer service skills are a must.
- Must love books and book-related merchandise.
Compensation and Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 401(k)
- Commuter Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Union membership*
- A generous store discount
*Full Time Visual Merchandising Associates at Strand are a unionized workforce. Those hired for this position will be on track to or will continue membership with U.A.W., local chapter 2179.
Job Type
Full Time, Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit
Reports to
Visual Merchandising Director & Manager, with direction and feedback from Visual Merchandising Leads as needed
Location
Strand flagship store, 828 Broadway
Schedule
40 hours, 5 days per week. Shifts for this position are scheduled from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, with weekend availability required.