Penguin Random House Adult Field sales team is seeking aSouthern CaliforniaSales Manager overseeing the sales, marketing, and merchandising of titles across an assigned set of imprints. ThisLos Angelesbased position will interact with a variety of indie bookstore accountsthroughout Southern California,the EastBay in Northern California and New Mexico.
This position willmaintainongoing communicationregardingnew and upcoming titles, backlist opportunities, market trends between our publishers and the accounts and will provide consistent feedback internallyregardingthe sell-in of titles and account needs.
Specific responsibilities include:
Oversees the sales, marketing, and merchandising of assigned core and client publishers’ books to accounts within the designated territory, including periodic in-person visits to select independent bookstores. Services these same accountsin order tomanage and grow their business in the most effective and productive ways. Implements management goals,directionsand requirements. Remains current on core publisher and client publisher titles, authors, industry relatedtrendsand competitors to allow for the maximization of sales and foraccurateforecasting. Attending regional trade shows, author signings/pre-pub events and otherindustryand account related events in the territory. Self-manages the territory and office: itinerary, travel, analysis, email, sales materials etc. Speaks confidently and buoyantly to and with groups of book-lovers about books and reading. Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of publishing sales experience, including direct selling. Awareness and interest in Publishing industry, including titles and authors. Ability to cultivate andmaintainbusiness relationships specific to book sales. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to access/follow various social media accounts, authors, etc. Proficiencyin Microsoft Office/Teams applications.Proficiencyin Edelweiss is a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel. Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends. The salary range for this position is $73,500 - $83,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Please apply byMarch 2ndusing our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. 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
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286771
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Oversees the sales, marketing, and merchandising of assigned core and client publishers’ books to accounts within the designated territory, including periodic in-person visits to select independent bookstores. Services these same accountsin order tomanage and grow their business in the most effective and productive ways. Implements management goals,directionsand requirements. Remains current on core publisher and client publisher titles, authors, industry relatedtrendsand competitors to allow for the maximization of sales and foraccurateforecasting. Attending regional trade shows, author signings/pre-pub events and otherindustryand account related events in the territory. Self-manages the territory and office: itinerary, travel, analysis, email, sales materials etc. Speaks confidently and buoyantly to and with groups of book-lovers about books and reading. Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of publishing sales experience, including direct selling. Awareness and interest in Publishing industry, including titles and authors. Ability to cultivate andmaintainbusiness relationships specific to book sales. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to access/follow various social media accounts, authors, etc. Proficiencyin Microsoft Office/Teams applications.Proficiencyin Edelweiss is a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel. Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends. The salary range for this position is $73,500 - $83,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Please apply byMarch 2ndusing our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. 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
| Job ID:
286771
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