Description:
- Sell and promote Penguin Random House titles to library wholesale accounts.
- Identify community-level opportunities and plan corresponding activities with an eye towards growing sales of Penguin Random House titles.
- Work closely with the editorial, marketing, and publicity teams to coordinate library promotions, author and community events, and other opportunities to position Penguin Random House titles.
- Deliver sales presentations to small and large groups including library teams either in person or virtually.
- Keep abreast of trends and factors impacting the library market and proactively contribute insights that keep key stakeholders informed and help shape the wider sales strategy for our titles.
- Inform accounts of supply and price trends and assist with inventory management.
- Advocate for the interests of libraries on the basis of competitor offerings, title-specific opportunities, and the need for best-in-class tools and processes.
- Work actively and flexibly with key accounts to surface innovative ideas and identify new ways to support our library wholesalers.
Experience and knowledge you'll bring (qualifications):
- Strong familiarity with the Canadian publishing and book retail marketplace. Specific familiarity with the Canadian library market is considered a plus.
- Excellent relationship management and change management skills supported by strong communication and presentation skills.
- An inclusive approach to your work, coupled with a high level of cultural competency and a proven ability to collaborate with people from across a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
- Enhanced knowledge, awareness, and experience with the culture and history of any community that has faced marginalization is considered a strong plus
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
- A proactive, analytical, and collaborative approach to problem solving focused on continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, effectively manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, and thrive in a complex and ever-evolving environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative digital tools including MS Teams, Asana, and Google Docs.
- Ability to travel and transport materials to all accounts is required.
- A diligent, avid, and passionate reader with a love of books!
- This role is open to remote applicants; however, preference will be given to applicants within commuting distance of Toronto. GTA-based candidates will have the option to work in a hybrid/flexible work environment. Our office is open, and employees are welcome to utilize the facilities when needed.
This role is open to remote applicants; however, preference will be given to applicants within commuting distance of Toronto. GTA-based candidates will have the option to work in a hybrid/flexible work environment. Our office is open, and employees are welcome to utilize the facilities when needed.