The Penguin Random House Sales division is currently seeking a highly effective leader to join the team as VP, Group Sales Director.    

Reporting directly to the Chief Revenue Officer, the VP, Group Sales Director will have overall accountability for the sales results for Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.  This highly essential and visible role works closely with the entire sales team, as well as senior management within the publishing groups.  The VP, Group Sales Director focuses on sales strategy at both a title level and product line level across channels, to meet the sales budget for the group.   

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Conduct sales channel and major account business analysis and determine strategy for publishing division. 

• Provide title distribution and merchandising oversight across product lines. 

• Sales meeting and marketing meeting leadership and planning. 

• Communicate with Publisher regarding sales results, market trends, business development, etc. 

• Identify title-level opportunities and well as growth opportunities for titles. 

• Provide marketplace feedback with regard to on-sale dates, comps, formats, and price. 

• Work with other Group Sales Directors on list-balancing and cross-publisher sales opportunities. 

• Consolidate sales-forecasting to optimize inventory planning and management. 

• Build, foster, and maintain a collaborative relationship between sales and publishing groups. 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: 

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in book publishing; trade publishing experience required

• Strong knowledge of sales distribution and merchandising across channels and formats 

• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret and make decisions based on data 

• Ability to work effectively with employees across all levels and functions within an organization 

• Ability to attend regular meetings with sales and publishing colleagues in the NYC office 

• Proven ability to lead and motivate team members; prior management experience is highly preferred 

• Sincere passion for books and for connecting readers with stories 

• Prior experience with understanding and executing high-level initiatives, goals, etc. 

• Calm under pressure with the ability to effectively and creatively solve problems 

• Ability to evaluate, improve, and implement processes within and across teams 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations 

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.  

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. 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).

Applications for this role will be accepted through June 10, 2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please 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 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: 289324