Sales and Distribution Manager- Publishing

Church Pension Group Services Corporation•New York, NY

3d•$74,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) was founded in 1918 as the Church Hymnal Corporation, a nonprofit affiliate of the Church Pension Group. Today, CPI’s professionals produce about 50 new books and resources each year, and manage a portfolio of more than 2,600 active products, many sold worldwide. Website: https://www.churchpublishing.org/?_ga=2.52968234.30922529.1746452755-1045282290.1692212836 Church Publishing Incorporated, a leading global, multi-market book publisher, is looking for an experienced Sales and Distribution Manager to drive sales growth, deepen account relationships, and manage and develop distribution partnerships, working to increase visibility of the program across US and international markets. Reporting to the AVP Marketing, this role supports Ingram’s national, field, and international sales teams while cultivating direct relationships with key accounts and collaborating closely with the Publisher and Marketing, Editorial, and Operations to ensure CPI titles reach the widest possible readership. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in book publishing sales, developing new business, and a proven ability to support key accounts and deliver measurable results.

Requirements

Strategic thinker with strong sales instincts, results orientation, and a passion for book publishing.
Strong organizational and communication skills; detail‑oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.
Ability to travel to conferences, trade shows, and account meetings as needed.
Understanding of book distribution networks, metadata standards, and retail sales dynamics.
Proven track record in managing key accounts and achieving revenue targets.
7+ years of sales experience in book publishing
Strong network in book publishing.
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Combination of education and experience considered

Responsibilities

Support sales team (Ingram) across national accounts, field, and international.
Maintain strong, direct relationships with accounts to ensure timely delivery of title information, metadata updates, and supplemental sell in materials.
Build brand awareness at existing accounts and cultivate relationships with new accounts.
Support our marketing distribution client and pursue distribution opportunities.
Represent the publisher at industry events, trade shows, and bookseller conferences.
Manage communications to bookstores, including Christian retail accounts, and develop additional communications channels to engage bookstores and libraries.
Enable coop advertising and retailer specific promotional opportunities for print and eBooks.
Enable special sales and event-driven book sales opportunities.
Oversee sales reporting and analytics for subscription-based electronic resources hosted on third-party platforms.
Analyze sales trends across channels and share insights with internal teams to inform forecasting, targeting, and publishing decisions.
Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration

Benefits

Medical (including Vision)
Dental
Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)
Employee Life Insurance
Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax)
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Worker’s Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)
Retiree life insurance
401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Commuter Benefits
New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)
Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees
Parental Leave available to eligible employees
Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.