Are you passionate about Manga, Danmei, and Manhua and eager to turn that enthusiasm into a rewarding role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you interested in gaining insight into the book-selling process while supporting a key national account?

We are currently seeking a Sales Assistant to join the Penguin Random House Publisher Services National Accounts sales team. Specifically, the Assistant will provide sales and general administrative support to the VP of Sales, Sales Director and National Account Managers who sell and promote titles across the wide range of PRHPS to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and wholesalers. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

1. Maintaining, tracking, and assessing sales data and running daily sales reports. 

2. Preparing Edelweiss collections, and selling materials, mailings, tracking co-op. 

3. Creating seasonal and ad-hoc PowerPoint presentations. 

4. Responding to client publishers and account inquiries. 

5. Liaison between buyers and customer service, communicating with various internal departments for client support.  

6. Coordinating the placing, fulfilling, and tracking of orders. 

7. Performing general administrative duties for the department and department head, including, creating title and summary reports, coordinating client go-live/departures, scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, etc. 

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 work well under pressure and to meet deadlines 
• Must be comfortable working with numbers 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.  

This position is open to remote.

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

Please apply by June 22 2026, using our ATS system and include your cover letter and resume 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: 289711