Sales Manager

Job Description

Sales Manager, Penguin Random House (Open to Remote)

The Sales Department at Penguin Random House seeks a Sales Manager to join our Adult In-House Sales team. The person in this role has a passion for reading and will be responsible for communicating PRH Adult title information to an assigned account base by phone and email.
Our sales managers maintain a knowledge of current and future seasons' titles, as well as a large backlist catalog. Daily responsibilities could include calls with independent bookstores, managing a very busy Inbox of email communication, attending publisher meetings, contributing to regional meetings with other Sales Managers, providing marketplace feedback as needed, analyzing sales data, as well as smoothly managing competing priorities.
Our ideal candidate has bookstore or publisher experience, is highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing, and enjoys reading broadly and often. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who loves books of all types and is invested in the process of bringing them to a wide readership, has strong writing skills, communicates clearly , is comfortable asking for help when needed, wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team, and can handle the details of immediately urgent tasks but also remember to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust strategy when needed.

Please apply using our ATS system by August 12, 2024, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our open to remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

The Role:
• Sell adult frontlist and backlist titles to assigned account base
• Build and maintain successful relationships with new and existing customers
• Keep abreast of front and backlist titles and industry trends in order to present accounts with titles most appropriate for their consumers
• Maintain knowledge of Penguin Random House terms of sale, publicity & marketing initiatives, etc. to ensure accounts are able to benefit from available opportunities
• Manage database of accounts, account details, and sales figures
• Communicate and collaborate with Sales Director, publishing colleagues, and sales teams (including sales counterparts) to maximize growth
• Coordinate with sales management and publishing about orders, inventory, and other related components

The Essentials:
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience; retail bookstore experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of and passion for books; varied reading interests
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including follow-up
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities at one time
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Works well independently and in a team setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
• Ability to travel periodically to trade shows, conferences, and accounts as needed
• Experience with SAP and Edelweiss is a plus

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4nyjy-44-220-247-152-42 in your application.