Sales Coordinator, Special Markets

Simone Development•New York, NY

About The Position

The Sales Coordinator in the Special Sales department works with and provides support to the Specialty Retail Sales team, which includes the Director and three Account Managers. This role involves general administrative assistance and daily sales operations, encompassing tasks such as processing orders, coordinating with warehouse teams and buyers, preparing sales materials, managing sample requests, communicating stock information, setting up new items, and coordinating custom book products with publishers.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong operational skills with expertise in Excel
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic
Ability to effectively communicate with accounts and all levels of management
A general interest in books and reading
General knowledge of specialty retail stores
A keen interest in helping the team grow sales
Problem-solver
Team player
Takes initiative
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

1-2 years book publishing experience

Responsibilities

Processing purchase orders and work orders
Coordinating purchase orders for accounts with the work order warehouse teams
Communicating with buyers regarding purchase orders
Preparing seasonal and ad hoc digital catalogs
Preparing compelling sales presentations for accounts
Coordinating sample orders or digital material requests from buyers
Communicating with accounts/buyers regarding out of stock notices and reprint information
Completing new item setup sheets for accounts
Working closely with publishers to coordinate custom book products for accounts
Processing quote requests, deal memos, and bind orders for custom orders