Penguin Random House is looking for a highly motivated and flexible candidate to join the National Distributor Sales team. This position will be responsible for selling Penguin Adult and DK Adult books to Ingram Content Group, one of the largest book wholesale distributors in the world.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Prepares, researches, and sells publisher titles to multiple buyers.
- Runs daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports to manage account inventory and identify opportunities for sales growth.
- Tracks and manages orders, estimates, and inventory.
- Creates seasonal presentations for the account.
- Manages coop pool and contracts, working closely with the marketing managers to meet deadlines and provide titles for various advertising.
- Attends and participates in regular publisher and sales meetings including but not limited to imprint launch, strategy, sales conference, and hot title meetings.
- Remains up to date on industry trends and promotions happening at other retail accounts to better service the distributor and their customers.
Qualifications:
- 1+ years' experience with a sales team preferred publishing background a plus.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects while working within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and problem solve.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to travel domestically via train, plane, and or car up to 25% of the year.
The salary for this position is $63,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 271461
Date: Jun 27, 2024
Location:
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