Michael Smith

Michael Smith is a seasoned retail professional with over 31 years of experience in book retailing at Barnes & Noble, Inc. Currently serving as Senior Director, Michael has also held roles as Director of Merchandising/Product Development and Buyer, where significant responsibilities included managing a $37M purchasing budget and driving over $28M in annual sales. Previous experience includes managing two $7M locations in New York City and various leadership roles that focused on inventory management and customer service. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Operations from the University of Phoenix and an Associate Degree in Business Management from Nassau Community College.