Sales Manager – DC /DE/ MD/ NC/OH/PA/VA (PRHPS Client Publishers)

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• Oversees the sales, marketing and merchandising of assigned client publishers’ books to accounts within designated territory to select indie bookstores.
• Services these same accounts in order to manage and grow their business in the most effective and productive ways.
• Implements management goals, directions and requirements.
• Remains current on core publisher and client publisher titles, authors, industry related trends and competitors to allow for the maximization of sales and for accurate forecasting.
• Attending regional trade shows, author signings/pre-pub events and other industry and account related events in the territory.
• Self-manages the territory and office: itinerary, travel, analysis, email, sales materials, etc.
• Speaks confidently and buoyantly to and with groups of book-lovers about books and reading.

Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of selling experience; publishing experience preferred, including direct selling. * Awareness and interest in Publishing industry, including titles and authors.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain business relationships specific to book sales.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to access/follow various social media accounts, authors, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Teams applications. Proficiency in Edelweiss is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel up to 20-25% of the time.
• Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends.
• Prior direct account management experience.

This role is open to remoteThe salary range for this position is $73,500 – $83,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.Please apply and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our and ourPenguin 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/.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 | Job ID: 282856Apply nowStart Please wait…CAREERSABOUT US MORE PRH SITE© 2025 Penguin Random House×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can’t be turned off. DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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