Penguin Random House is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the Special Markets Retail Sales team. This department sells both in-house and client titles to Specialty Retail and Wholesale accounts. The Sales Assistant will play a key role in streamlining sales outreach across the channel by providing ongoing sales support, customer communication, and administrative coordination.

The ideal candidate has an adaptable communication and follow-up style and is able to follow processes and work self-sufficiently. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented self-starter who loves to streamline and improve processes, enjoys creative problem-solving, and has a desire and willingness to seek increased responsibility and grow within a busy department.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Partnering closely with Account Managers to support key accounts
• Supporting the needs of Field Gift Representatives
• Creating seasonal PowerPoint presentations and targeted sales pitches
• Completing item setups for customers
• Processing customer orders and ensuring timely follow-up
• Following up on sales leads and customer inquiries
• Managing sample and asset requests from customers and Gift Representatives
• Capturing and maintaining sales activity notes in Salesforce
• Coordinating materials for seasonal sell-in efforts, gift and other specialty shows, etc.
• Researching niche categories and new accounts to support business development efforts
• Communicating with sales management regarding account activity and preparing weekly sales reports
• ttending local trade shows; occasional weekend work may be required

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in publishing and sales
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Proactive approach with strong follow-up and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Salesforce preferred

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

Penguin Random House is headquartered in New York City. This flexible hybrid role is based at our offices at 1745 Broadway and typically requires 1–2 in-office days per week. Additional on-site attendance may occasionally be needed to support programming, events, or other business needs. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of New York City or be prepared to relocate prior to their start date.

Please apply using our ATS system by June 11, 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: 289526