Careers At Ingram: Frequently Asked Questions

To submit your qualifications for an open position at Ingram Book Group, please complete an Ingram application online. Your application will only be considered for the specific position for which you apply. No applications are kept on file. If you wish to apply for more than one open position, please complete and submit an application for each job.

Can I submit a resume for jobs at Ingram Book Group?
Sorry, but we can’t accept your resume as an indication of your interest in an open position at Ingram. To be considered for an open position at Ingram Book Group, please complete an application online. The application has a designated section in which you may also paste your resume.

Can I submit an application for jobs in several areas of Ingram Book Group at the same time?
Absolutely! You can submit an application for the positions for which you believe your experience is a match with the requirements specified. Simply complete and submit an application for each job in which you wish to be considered.

What is the interview process like?
Often a brief phone interview with either a human resources representative or a hiring manager will be conducted first. If you are invited to come in for an interview, in most cases, you will meet with a human resources department representative, the hiring manager, and sometimes key members of the department team. (Certain positions also may require skill testing.) This may require more than one visit to our facilities. Of course, references and education will be checked before any offer of employment is extended.

Is a pre-employment drug screen required?
Yes, offers of employment at the Ingram Book Group are contingent upon successfully completing and passing a pre-employment drug screen. Some of our positions may also require a post-offer physical examination.

Do you have any part-time jobs?
Some business areas of Ingram Book Group do offer part-time employment opportunities. Information concerning any part-time jobs will be available in our employment lobby and is regularly posted to the Tennessee Department of Employment Security sites.

What should I do if I discover a mistake in my online application after I've submitted it?
Once the online application information has been sent, it will be necessary to re-submit an application in order to correct any errors in the original submission.

What is text-only format?
Text-only means that the text has no special formatting or print information—no bold, underline, italics, graphics, or customized print style. You should save the file in your word-processing program as a Plain, Simple, or Text file.

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Where is Ingram Book Group located? Do you have other locations?
The Ingram Book Group corporate office and one of four Ingram distribution centers are located in La Vergne, Tennessee, approximately 15 miles southeast of Nashville. Other distribution centers are in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Roseburg, Oregon; and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.