International Sales Assistant

Hachette Book Group•New York, NY

7d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hachette Book Group is seeking an International Sales Assistant to join our International Sales team in New York, supporting our sales across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, India, and South Africa. The ideal candidate will combine excellent analytical and communication skills and enthusiasm around international markets. If you're passionate about books, collaborative by nature, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! 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.

Requirements

Prior office experience, preferably in the publishing industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel – Pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
Highly organized self-starter with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication
A passion for books and an interest in the global publishing landscape

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva and/or other design software
Language skills a plus
Familiarity with Edelweiss, publishing contracts, and international distribution channels a plus

Responsibilities

Support the Associate Director of International Sales in managing closed market territories across Hachette Book Group imprints and distribution clients.
Prepare title presentations, sales materials, catalogues, and seasonal sell sheets for international accounts and sales reps.
Assist in presenting frontlist, backlist, and promotional titles to international distributors, reps, and customers as needed.
Coordinate logistics and materials for seasonal sales meetings, go-to-market planning sessions, sales conferences, and international book fairs.
Maintain accurate sales data, account records, pricing information, and internal systems.
Track orders, sales activity, and inventory levels, flagging issues and opportunities to the Associate Director and relevant teams.
Assist with sales forecasting, inventory planning, and allocation processes in collaboration with operations and supply chain teams.
Compile regular sales reports and ad hoc analyses, including territory performance, title-level sales, and market trends.
Conduct competitive research, including pricing benchmarks, market share insights, and territory-specific intelligence.
Serve as a point of contact for international reps and distributors, supporting communication, follow-up, and international marketing initiatives.