Client Sales Assistant
Description
SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hachette Book Group to join the Client Sales team in an assistant role that will support the entire Client Sales team This person will be highly organized and will coordinate and prepare materials for the sales team; compile and analyze sales reports and assist in ensuring the completion of day-to-day operations. This is an exciting role that requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hachette Book Group to join the Client Sales team in an assistant role that will support the entire Client Sales team This person will be highly organized and will coordinate and prepare materials for the sales team; compile and analyze sales reports and assist in ensuring the completion of day-to-day operations. This is an exciting role that requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
This is a NYC based role. Please note our current hybrid model is two days per week in the office. Effective in January 2025, HBG’s hybrid model will be 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and run weekly sales reports to share with clients and internal sales team.
- Create and run inventory reports to help with stock management.
- Collate and share sales feedback to sales clients.
- Collate and manage weekly publicity updates for sales reps.
- Support the client team in preparing for sales conference.
- Assist with maintaining our Edelweiss catalogs and ensure they are up to date.
- Creates seasonal PowerPoint decks as needed.
- Facilitate efficient operations of the client department; liaise with in-house departments as necessary.
- Other support tasks as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of MS Word, Microsoft Excel (V Look up), PowerPoint, Outlook, and databases.
- Familiarity with Circana / Bookscan is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work independently and take initiative and support colleagues in a busy environment with changing priorities.
- Interest in sales and the publishing field.
- Prior office-experience a plus.
How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role.
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position is $47,500. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.