Company Description

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/.

Job Description

Are you interested in learning more about the book selling process and supporting two key national accounts? Join the Penguin Random House National Retail Accounts sales team as Sales Assistant! The Sales Assistant will provide sales and general administrative support to the Sales Director and National Account Managers who sell and promote titles across the wide range of Penguin Random House imprints to two national bookstore accounts, Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Maintain, track, and assess sales data and run daily sales reports.
• Prepare Edelweiss collections and selling materials.
• Create seasonal and ad-hoc PowerPoint presentations.
• Communicate with various internal departments to obtain sales materials. 
• Coordinate the placing, fulfilling, and tracking of orders.
• Perform general administrative duties for the department, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, etc.

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience; bookstore experience a plus
• 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 meet deadlines 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel and PowerPoint 

Additional Information

The salary for this position is $55,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for an 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 August 27, 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 values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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