Sales Coordinator, Special Markets (Corporate & Premium Sales)

Simon & Schuster•New York, NY

30d•$55,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com. The Sales Coordinator in the Special Sales department supports two Corporate & Premium Sales Account Managers and the channel’s Associate Director of Sales. This role provides administrative and sales support across a wide range of Corporate & Premium accounts for both print and digital products. Key account categories include literacy organizations, B2B wholesalers, travel and hospitality, consumer packaged goods, author events, community reading programs, and corporate partnerships. This position plays an integral role in supporting bulk sales initiatives in which customers purchase books for promotional, educational, employee engagement, gifting, or community distribution purposes. The Sales Coordinator will assist with order management, title recommendations, sales presentations, and new business development outreach. The Sales Coordinator will work closely with Simon & Schuster warehouse and supply chain teams to ensure orders are processed and shipped accurately and on schedule, while helping troubleshoot inventory or fulfillment issues as they arise. The Sales Coordinator will also collaborate on special projects designed to expand sales opportunities, including custom book programs, market research, outreach to prospective customers, and trend analysis across key industries and consumer categories.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate with accounts and all levels of management
A general interest in books, reading, and consumer trends
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, expertise in Excel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Processing and tracking purchase orders
Maintaining departmental sales grids
Coordinating customer communications
Creating title lists and sales presentations for both existing and prospective accounts
Assisting with customer inquiries and providing support to resolve customer issues when necessary.
Processing and tracking customer purchase orders and communicate directly with accounts regarding order status and updates
Working with supply chain to ensure inventory availability and updating customers as necessary.
Handling sample requests for customers and managers
Supporting account managers with key account maintenance, inventory tracking, title presentations, and sales materials
Requesting pricing for reprints and special projects and working with managers on P&Ls and other required paperwork
Maintaining departmental order tracking grid
Assisting with market research, prospecting, and outreach efforts for new business opportunities