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Sales Assistant - (Open to remote)

The International Imprint Sales Assistant is a key member of our Imprint Sales & Marketing team, supporting the Imprint Sales Managers with title management across all Penguin Random House Divisions. This person is responsible for creating sales materials, tracking key title information, and providing general support to our International Sales Department.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  1. Create frontlist and backlist author and brand specific sales materials like sell sheets, order forms, and Edelweiss collections.
  2.  Research and gather competitive edition and translation information for key titles across divisions.
  3. Prepare sales presentation materials and PowerPoint presentations for seasonal presentation meetings.
  4. Compile essential sales information for divisional updates for international sales team and regular updates for Publishing.
  5. Provide general administrative support for Imprint Sales Managers.
  6. Handle sales requests for review copies, digital PDFs, covers, and spreads.
  7. Coordinate marketing requests with International Marketing & Publicity team.
  8. Perform sales and marketplace analysis and manage special projects, as needed.

Requirements:

 

  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting and presentation skills
  • Ability to effectively interact with employees across all levels of an organization
  • Strong interest in and understanding of international publishing and rights
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

 

The salary for this position is $48,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subjected to company results.

 

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/.<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 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 275635

Date:  Nov 21, 2024
Location: 

New York, NY, US, 10019


Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

Job Segment: Book Publishing, Publishing Sales, Sales Support, Administrative Assistant, Publishing, Sales, Administrative, Research

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