Penguin Random House’s Adult Mass Merch team is looking for an Associate Manager or National Account Manager for Walmart.  This position will be responsible for selling both frontlist and backlist titles, developing and executing on account promotions, and managing our relationships at Walmart and its supporting vendor Readerlink for the Penguin Adult and Knopf Doubleday Divisions. 

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

 

Preparing, researching, and presenting titles on a seasonal basis to Walmart and its supporting vendor.  Optimizing all frontlist and backlist opportunities with in-store promotions and close management of a co-op pool.  Attending regular meetings, including but not limited to, imprint launch, strategy, sales conference, and marketing meetings and consistently provide account-specific feedback.  Collaborating with publishers on opportunities that are unique to the account.  Analyzing and reporting on a weekly and ad-hoc basis market trends and insights. 

 

The ideal candidate possesses: 

 

Minimum 3 years of prior experience selling in an account facing role; minimum 5 years to be considered at the Manager level Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills   Highly organized with the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities and follow up  Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment  Proactive with the ability to work well under pressure  Excel at working within a collaborative team environment  Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint  Ability to travel up to 10% by car, train, or plane within the domestic U.S.  Previous sales experience in publishing is a strong plus 

The salary at the Associate Manager, National Account level is $66,500; the salary range at the Manager, National Account level is $73,500 - $83,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject 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: 276703