Sales and Distribution Manager- Publishing
Church Pension Group, New York, NY, United States
Church Publishing Incorporated is looking for an experienced
Sales and Distribution Manager
to drive sales growth, deepen account relationships, and manage and develop distribution partnerships. The role supports Ingram’s national, field, and international sales teams while cultivating direct relationships with key accounts and collaborating closely with the Publisher and Marketing, Editorial, and Operations to ensure CPI titles reach the widest possible readership. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in book publishing sales, developing new business, and a proven ability to support key accounts and deliver measurable results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support sales team (Ingram) across national accounts, field, and international.
Maintain strong, direct relationships with accounts to ensure timely delivery of title information, metadata updates, and supplemental sell‑in materials.
Build brand awareness at existing accounts and cultivate relationships with new accounts.
Support our marketing distribution client and pursue distribution opportunities.
Represent the publisher at industry events, trade shows, and bookseller conferences.
Manage communications to bookstores, including Christian retail accounts, and develop additional communications channels to engage bookstores and libraries.
Enable co‑op advertising and retailer‑specific promotional opportunities for print and eBooks.
Enable special sales and event‑driven book sales opportunities.
Oversee sales reporting and analytics for subscription‑based electronic resources hosted on third‑party platforms.
Analyze sales trends across channels and share insights with internal teams to inform forecasting, targeting, and publishing decisions.
Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in‑person, on‑site interaction with colleagues for relationship building and meaningful collaboration.
Qualifications
Strategic thinker with strong sales instincts, results orientation, and a passion for book publishing.
Strong organizational and communication skills; detail‑oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.
Ability to travel to conferences, trade shows, and account meetings as needed.
Understanding of book distribution networks, metadata standards, and retail sales dynamics.
Proven track record in managing key accounts and achieving revenue targets.
Education and/or Experience
7+ years of sales experience in book publishing.
Strong network in book publishing.
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Combination of education and experience considered.
Physical Demands Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Work Environment Currently, hybrid work environment, which requires working in Church Publishing’s office Tuesdays through Thursdays and flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment.
Salary Range $74,000 - $90,000
Benefits
Medical (including Vision)
Dental
Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)
Employee Life Insurance
Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short‑Term Disability (STD) coverage
Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage (pre‑tax or after‑tax)
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Worker’s Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)
Retiree life insurance
401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Commuter Benefits
New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)
EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation
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Sales and Distribution Manager
to drive sales growth, deepen account relationships, and manage and develop distribution partnerships. The role supports Ingram’s national, field, and international sales teams while cultivating direct relationships with key accounts and collaborating closely with the Publisher and Marketing, Editorial, and Operations to ensure CPI titles reach the widest possible readership. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in book publishing sales, developing new business, and a proven ability to support key accounts and deliver measurable results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support sales team (Ingram) across national accounts, field, and international.
Maintain strong, direct relationships with accounts to ensure timely delivery of title information, metadata updates, and supplemental sell‑in materials.
Build brand awareness at existing accounts and cultivate relationships with new accounts.
Support our marketing distribution client and pursue distribution opportunities.
Represent the publisher at industry events, trade shows, and bookseller conferences.
Manage communications to bookstores, including Christian retail accounts, and develop additional communications channels to engage bookstores and libraries.
Enable co‑op advertising and retailer‑specific promotional opportunities for print and eBooks.
Enable special sales and event‑driven book sales opportunities.
Oversee sales reporting and analytics for subscription‑based electronic resources hosted on third‑party platforms.
Analyze sales trends across channels and share insights with internal teams to inform forecasting, targeting, and publishing decisions.
Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in‑person, on‑site interaction with colleagues for relationship building and meaningful collaboration.
Qualifications
Strategic thinker with strong sales instincts, results orientation, and a passion for book publishing.
Strong organizational and communication skills; detail‑oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.
Ability to travel to conferences, trade shows, and account meetings as needed.
Understanding of book distribution networks, metadata standards, and retail sales dynamics.
Proven track record in managing key accounts and achieving revenue targets.
Education and/or Experience
7+ years of sales experience in book publishing.
Strong network in book publishing.
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Combination of education and experience considered.
Physical Demands Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Work Environment Currently, hybrid work environment, which requires working in Church Publishing’s office Tuesdays through Thursdays and flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment.
Salary Range $74,000 - $90,000
Benefits
Medical (including Vision)
Dental
Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)
Employee Life Insurance
Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short‑Term Disability (STD) coverage
Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage (pre‑tax or after‑tax)
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Worker’s Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)
Retiree life insurance
401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Commuter Benefits
New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)
EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation
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