Client Sales Manager
SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Client Sales Manager to join the Hachette Book Group Client Division. This position will work closely with the Client Imprint Sales Director and the sales team to help increase sales and maximize backlist opportunities each season. This position will be essential in communication and collaboration between sales and all clients. Strong analytical and organizational skills are needed for this position. This is a NYC-based opportunity, with a hybrid office working schedule (currently two in-office days a week.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Client Sales Manager to join the Hachette Book Group Client Division. This position will work closely with the Client Imprint Sales Director and the sales team to help increase sales and maximize backlist opportunities each season. This position will be essential in communication and collaboration between sales and all clients. Strong analytical and organizational skills are needed for this position. This is a NYC-based opportunity, with a hybrid office working schedule (currently two in-office days a week.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creating, managing and analyzing sales reports for frontlist, backlist and reorder opportunities.
- Goal setting based on current marketplace and client publishers’ expectations.
- Communication regarding breaking publicity with the sales team.
- Ongoing sales and merchandising discussions with reps and client publishers.
- Working with inventory and client publishers to anticipate stock needs.
- Assisting with planning agendas and running various meetings.
- Liaising between client publishers and reps for material requests and other general questions.
- Ensure that all sales assets and materials – covers, interiors, fact sheets, sell-sheets, - are available for sales ahead of sales call deadlines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Minimum of 4 years prior client services or sales experience with a working knowledge of key accounts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive under pressure, effectively problem solve, and react quickly to changes.
- Strong sales analysis and presentation skills.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office, with a specific focus on Excel.
- Solid understanding of the entire publishing industry and process.
- Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes.
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 range for this position is $65,000-$80,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. 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, 2 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.