Account Manager

At Penguin Random House Australia, we strive to be the best home for our authors and people, the most service-oriented partner for our customers and to put readers at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking a customer focused and part-time Account Manager to join our sales team in Tasmania. Reporting to the Field Sales Manager, you will be responsible for maximising book sales across a selection of our Booksellers. You will develop and manage relationships with customers, meet agreed sales budgets and maximise sales through collaborative promotional activity.

Key responsibilities include: 
•    Increase sales and maximise all opportunities 
•    Manage the sales process from presentation of sales materials to processing and tracking of orders
•    Identify market and promotional opportunities within each account
•    Connect marketing campaigns to promotional activity to drive sales 
•    Report preparation – both written and verbal
•    Attending author events as required 

To be successful in this role you will have:
•    A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business or a related field 
•    A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in sales 
•    Experience using feedback and data analysis to make informed and strategic decisions 
•    Proven ability to think and work analytically 
•    Excellent attention to detail 
•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

In addition, you will be a book loving opportunist and a champion of process and operational improvements with the goal of best sales outcomes. You are a self starter and used to working independently. Previous experience in the publishing or book industry is highly desirable.

If you are interested in this role, we invite you to apply now. All applications must include a cover letter which outlines your suitability to the role. Please note, due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Penguin Random House is the world’s largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at https://www.penguin.com.au/ and https://www.penguin.co.nz/.

Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and family status.

Company: Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd 

Country: Australia 

State/Region: Tasmania 

City: Hobart 

Postal Code: 7000 

Job ID: 279510