Associate Manager / Manager, National Accounts - Children's - Tri- State Area

Job Description

The Random House Children's Books Sales team is currently seeking an analytically minded and self-motivated Associate Manager or Manager, National Accounts responsible for selling to and overseeing our account relationship with Barnes & Noble. In this highly visible role, Associate Manager or Manager will interact with other internal departments including editorial, marketing, publicity and other sales colleagues while developing sales programs for titles across Random House Children's Books' imprints.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Selling frontlist titles to Barnes & Noble (retail and online) on a regular basis and presenting results in sales reports.
• Performing detailed sales analysis including tracking sales, forecasting demand, and defining opportunities.
• Working to manage and substantially grow the backlist through backlist analysis and developing backlist programs.
• Working closely with other internal departments to develop creative retail promotions.
• Tracking and managing orders and inventory.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 3 years of publishing sales experience, including direct account management; minimum of 5 years to be considered at the Manager level
• Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to successfully manage internal and external relationships
• Ability to regularly visit Barnes & Noble's home office and meet with B&N colleagues in NYC with minimal notice/on an ad hoc basis
• Excellent analytical skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to be flexible in a changing marketplace
• Interest and knowledge of children's books is a plus
• Retail bookselling experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

This hybrid role is based in New York City

The salary for the Associate position is $63,000 and the salary range for the Manager level is $70,000 - $73,000. 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj4z50-3-145-188-159-42 in your application.