Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. Business Development Department
Supporting Schools, Institutions, Businesses, and Nonprofits
Overview
At present, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. services over 600 communities in all 50 states and remains the #1 book retailer in the United States. We have a dedicated team of more than 80 local representatives nationwide that provide personalized support to institutions, corporations, and nonprofits by offering exclusive access to resources and solutions tailored to their needs.
Discounting
A standard tiered discount is available for all eligible books and is dependent on the subtotal amount of the order.
- 20% discount on purchases ranging between $0 – $999
- 30% discount on purchases ranging between $1,000 – $4,999
- 35% discount on purchases ranging between $5,000+
Discounts and Bulk ordering options are also available on other departments in store including toys, games, gift, DVD, music, Nook, eBooks, backpacks and more. Tiered discounting does not apply. Work with your local representative for discounting options. They can also provide access to exclusive products specifically for the education space that cannot be accessed from stores:
- Book Bundle Backpacks
- High Interest, Low Readability (HiLo) titles
- Phonics and Decodable Classroom Sets
- STEM/STEAM products
&CLASSWORK Purchasing Portal
Our secure purchasing portal, &CLASSWORK, provides authorized users with 24/7 access to nearly 2 million K-12 books and professional development resources. The portal offers real-time features such as:
- Dynamic search by title, reading level, or language
- Ability to create, save, and duplicate shopping lists
- Order approval, pricing, discounts, and inventory visibility
- Request for quotes and secure electronic payment options (purchase order, credit card, or p-card)
&CLASSWORK can also integrate with your institution’s procurement system through a PunchOut connection, streamlining the purchasing process and giving you direct access to our catalog.
Partner with us for a seamless, efficient, and comprehensive approach to your educational and corporate book and resource needs.
Main Contact:
Brian Sharpus
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 212-414-6004
Local Representatives:
Central Valley & Bay Area –
Sheri Cooley Phone: 209-323-0218 Email: [email protected]
San Jose Area –
Zac Carlsen Phone: 408-314-4064 Email: [email protected]
Northern LA, SCV & Palmdale –
Natalie Brannon Phone: 323-204-6477 Email: [email protected]
CA Central Valley –
Rob Lippert Phone: 516-479-7167 Email: [email protected]
Los Angeles Region –
Azalea Huggins Phone: 424-318-9673 Email: [email protected]
Long Beach & Southern CA –
Jen Loomis Phone: 657-217-7054 Email: [email protected]
Inland Empire Region –
Marianna Kolonelos Phone: 818-696-6248 Email: [email protected]
Inland Empire & No. Co. San Diego –
Jerry Ellis Phone: 442-243-6400 Email: [email protected]
San Diego Area –
Vanessa Villa Phone: 949-375-6622 Email: [email protected]
For this contract, you have the option of sending orders to the vendor directly.
Always specify “CalSave pricing” when seeking quotes. Always state
“CalSave pricing” on your purchase order. This ensures you of the
1) lowest pricing,
2) audit protection,
3) bid protection, and
4) the coverage and application of bid Terms and Conditions to your agency.
Contact your local Barnes & Noble representative for quotes and order questions. Mention CalSave Contract #024-C. Visit our &Classwork Online Ordering Portal and request an invitation to access the site: https://classwork.barnesandnoble.com/customer/user/login
CalSave offers buyers the option of receiving your PO on vendor’s behalf and then forwarding it to the vendor. The benefits of sending your PO to CalSave are a review of the PO for lowest price, archiving, auditing, and verification of bid protection. To use this option, make your purchase order out to the vendor and fax your PO to CalSAVE at (866) 488-3729. Any PO made out to CalSave as the vendor will be returned for correction.
To get quotes or contract prices based on competitively solicited bid pricing and the MCOE award, contact:
Brian Sharpus
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 212-414-6004
Local Representatives:
Central Valley & Bay Area –
Sheri Cooley Phone: 209-323-0218 Email: [email protected]
San Jose Area –
Zac Carlsen Phone: 408-314-4064 Email: [email protected]
Northern LA, SCV & Palmdale –
Natalie Brannon Phone: 323-204-6477 Email: [email protected]
CA Central Valley –
Rob Lippert Phone: 516-479-7167 Email: [email protected]
Los Angeles Region –
Azalea Huggins Phone: 424-318-9673 Email: [email protected]
Long Beach & Southern CA –
Jen Loomis Phone: 657-217-7054 Email: [email protected]
Inland Empire Region –
Marianna Kolonelos Phone: 818-696-6248 Email: [email protected]
Inland Empire & No. Co. San Diego –
Jerry Ellis Phone: 442-243-6400 Email: [email protected]
San Diego Area –
Vanessa Villa Phone: 949-375-6622 Email: [email protected]
