Job Description
Sales Assistant, National Retail Accounts, Penguin Random House (Hybrid)

Are you looking for an exciting position in a fast-paced work environment?  Are you interested in learning more about the book selling process and supporting a key national account?

We are currently seeking a Sales Assistant to join the Penguin Random House National Retail Accounts sales team. Specifically, the Assistant will provide sales and general administrative support to the Sales Director and National Account Managers who sell and promote titles across the wide range of Penguin Random House imprints to national bookstore accounts.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining, tracking and assessing sales data and running daily sales reports
  • Preparing Edelweiss collections and selling materials
  • Creating seasonal and ad-hoc PowerPoint presentations
  • Communicating with various internal departments to obtain sales materials
  • Coordinating the placing, fulfilling, and tracking of orders
  • Performing general administrative duties for the department, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, etc. 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

  • Strong interest in sales and publishing
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects at a time
  • Superb analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel and PowerPoint

The salary for this position is $51,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

This hybrid position has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings, author visits or events, and daily ad hoc administrative projects. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

Please apply using our ATS system by January 22, 2026, 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 hybrid and open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

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.


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. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, 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/.

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.

 

 

Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 285755