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About the Role
Penguin Random House is seeking an Associate National Account Manager to sell frontlist and backlist titles from our adult Penguin Random House Publisher Services client publishers to Barnes & Noble. The role involves supporting and driving sales growth at a major book retailer, developing strong relationships with buyers, and partnering with client publishers. This position offers the opportunity to sell a diverse range of titles across various categories and audiences.
Responsibilities
- Maximize sales growth by acquiring initial orders and identifying reorder opportunities.
- Prepare and present relevant frontlist, backlist, and special promotions to Barnes & Noble.
- Attend and participate in internal meetings including launch, sales, marketing, and client publisher meetings.
- Work closely with client publishers on title positioning, development, and account strategy.
- Meet regularly with Barnes & Noble to sell new lists and backlist, review sell-through, gather account feedback, highlight promotional opportunities, and identify incremental sales opportunities.
- Monitor sales and inventory trends to identify opportunities for reorders and increased distribution.
- Communicate regularly with sales management and client publishers regarding account activity, orders, reorders, title performance, and account strategy.
Requirements
- Previous sales, publishing, bookselling, or related account experience; direct selling experience preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work well under pressure, follow up as needed, and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Ability to regularly meet with Barnes & Noble colleagues in NYC, both in person and virtually.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Prior publishing experience preferred.
- Experience working at or with Barnes & Noble or another major book retailer is a plus.
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate
Salary/Compensations
- $70,500
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world.
- We are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.
- Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.
- More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
Equal Opportunity
- Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.