Sales Assistant (Open to Remote)

The Penguin Random House Publishing Services team, a division of Penguin Random House dedicated to providing the highest level of sales and distribution to a variety of independent publishers, is seeking a sales assistant to provide support to a team of five and a select roster of client publishers. If you run your life with color-coded spreadsheets and thrive on creative problem-solving, this could be a great fit for you! Strong follow-through and the ability to adapt to shifting needs and priorities will be key to success in this role. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with a wide variety of publishers and develop deep familiarity with the complete sales cycle of a book, from the time a title is first launched, through its on-sale date, and into its transition into backlist.

 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Manages the collection, tracking, and maintenance of materials from publishers across seasonal, monthly, weekly, and daily deadlines concurrently.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with client publishers, serving as a key contact for meeting dates and deadlines, sales estimates, digital promotions, metadata, and other general queries.
• Schedules, coordinates, and attends seasonal and regular meetings with publishers; acts as online meeting host to manage virtual attendees and drive presentations.
• Collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to disseminate title & sales information, gather & share feedback, and improve standard processes and procedures.
• Prepares and edits sales reports, presentations, and other documentation as needed.
• Lends administrative support to the broader department as needed.

 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects with outstanding prioritization and follow-through
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and ability to take initiative, and confidence to work in partnership with a wide range of contacts

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and an eagerness and ability to learn new applications
• Experience in a customer service/support role, bookselling, or publishing a plus

 

The salary for this position is $51,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.   

 

Please apply by September 23, 2025 and 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.

 

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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.

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