Sales Assistant

Job Description

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats.

Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards.

It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.

We now have an opportunity in our Sydney office for two motivated Sales Assistants, one providing administrative support for the Head Office Sales team and one supporting the Field Sales and Digital & Online team.

You'll be doing things like this:
• First level support & customer service for clients and any new sales enquiries
• Preparing monthly sales reports
• Creation and preparation of sales materials & presentations
• Maintaining account master files and sales tracking documents
• Liaising with product team and publishing services team as necessary
• Coordinating, tracking and managing stock for Author events, festivals and ad hoc requests
• Managing Ebook submissions and POS distribution
• Coordinating the company conference and other events throughout the year
• Preparing submissions monthly for head office accounts
• Providing administrative and sales related support to the National Field Sales Manager and Sales Director
• Managing online order issues and reporting
• Backing up field sales team with tele sales when required (head office sales)

This is what you'll bring with you:
• 2 years' experience in a similar office-based sales and/or administration role
• A customer-focused, sales orientated approach to meeting client expectations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Detail oriented, organised, flexible, timely and accurate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high performing team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt and meet deadlines, and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Genuine willingness to learn and help the team
• A passion for books and reading, and a desire to develop a career within the publishing industry

Extra brownie points for:
• Previous publishing experience would be great, but not essential

Who we are:
• We are a global leader with offices in the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, India and Australia, employing approximately 1400 staff worldwide.
• In Australia, we publish both local and international books that make an impact on the bestseller lists and our cultural landscape. We are dedicated to bringing an extensive range of titles for adults and children, in all genres and all formats, into the hands of readers.
• Our passion, agility and commitment to our authors and books made us the fastest growing publisher last year and we have continued plans for growth in the future.
• We are an equal opportunity employer offering flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, additional superannuation, a large suite of benefits including paid parental leave, financial planning and superannuation advice, income protection and life insurance and a range of wellbeing programs. We offer a non-corporate, inclusive, friendly and collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We believe storytelling has the power to change Australian culture and value diversity and inclusion, both in the books that we publish and the people we hire to help us make this happen. We encourage candidates from all different backgrounds to apply.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. If you feel you have the required aptitude and experience and you're inspired to work on a diverse and growing list as part of a dynamic and friendly team, please submit your CV with a cover letter here.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-renzz5-3-129-39-55-42 in your application.