Sales and Distribution Manager- Publishing
Church Pension Group Services Corporation, New York, NY, United States
Job Overview
Position:
Sales and Distribution Manager
Department: Church Publishing Inc. | Job Type: Regular Full Time | Education Level: BA/BS or equivalent | Required Years of Experience: 7 years
Church Publishing Incorporated is a multi‑market publisher of trade books for general readers in leadership, spirituality, social justice, inspiration, wellness, and self‑help, as well as academic and liturgical works for the Episcopal Church. With a rich history that began in 1918, we publish 50 new titles each year and manage a portfolio of more than 1,000 active publications sold worldwide in print and digital formats, along with electronic resources and church supplies. Headquartered in New York City, we are committed to publishing meaningful content and connecting authors with the broadest possible readership.
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.
Qualifications
Strategic thinker with strong sales instincts, results orientation, and a passion for book publishing.
Strong organizational and communication skills; detail‑oriented and able 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 required to perform essential functions of this job.
Work Environment Hybrid: Office Tuesdays‑Thursdays; remote Mondays‑Fridays. Reasonable accommodations available for employees with disabilities.
Salary Range $74,000 - $90,000
Benefits Flexible: Medical (incl. Vision), Dental.
Core: Pension, Employee Life Insurance, Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Workers Comp, Employee Assistance Program, Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years), Retiree life insurance.
Elective: 401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Commuter Benefits, New York's 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents).
Educational Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays).
Equal Opportunity Employment EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. CPG does not sponsor visas.
For more information, visit: https://www.churchpublishing.org/
If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.
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Sales and Distribution Manager
Department: Church Publishing Inc. | Job Type: Regular Full Time | Education Level: BA/BS or equivalent | Required Years of Experience: 7 years
Church Publishing Incorporated is a multi‑market publisher of trade books for general readers in leadership, spirituality, social justice, inspiration, wellness, and self‑help, as well as academic and liturgical works for the Episcopal Church. With a rich history that began in 1918, we publish 50 new titles each year and manage a portfolio of more than 1,000 active publications sold worldwide in print and digital formats, along with electronic resources and church supplies. Headquartered in New York City, we are committed to publishing meaningful content and connecting authors with the broadest possible readership.
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.
Qualifications
Strategic thinker with strong sales instincts, results orientation, and a passion for book publishing.
Strong organizational and communication skills; detail‑oriented and able 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 required to perform essential functions of this job.
Work Environment Hybrid: Office Tuesdays‑Thursdays; remote Mondays‑Fridays. Reasonable accommodations available for employees with disabilities.
Salary Range $74,000 - $90,000
Benefits Flexible: Medical (incl. Vision), Dental.
Core: Pension, Employee Life Insurance, Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Workers Comp, Employee Assistance Program, Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years), Retiree life insurance.
Elective: 401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Commuter Benefits, New York's 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents).
Educational Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays).
Equal Opportunity Employment EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. CPG does not sponsor visas.
For more information, visit: https://www.churchpublishing.org/
If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.
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