Key skills
CommunicationNegotiationSales
About this role
Role Overview
- Prospecting and developing new relationships among key publishers in New York and major cities in the U.S.
- Build strong connections and expand imprints and divisions at top publishers
- Provide proactive sales management on existing accounts and offer tailored solutions
- Respond quickly and professionally to every publisher question and inquiry
- Promote company branding and share new products and services on a regular and timely basis
- Actively resolve all production-related issues and take a proactive role in preventing problems
- Serve as a technical consultant to publishers on new product designs and manufacturable ideas
- Collaborate with factories to ensure on-time delivery, top notch quality and seamless communication
- Articulate company social and environmental initiatives and accountabilities
- Responsible for briefing and transmission of quote requests to factories in a clear and concise manner
- Offer technical support on complex project development
- Monitor closely the various stages of production and have the ability to provide expert answers
- Responsible for financial monitoring and ensuring collection of payment
Requirements
- Proven success and a consistent track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
- Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Thorough knowledge of printing processes, materials and finishings
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- Experience in book industry and in particular complex children’s books
Benefits
- Enhanced Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance for employees and dependents
- 401(k) with company match with full vesting from date of hire
- Paid time off including vacation, sick, community involvement, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays.
- Paid parental leave
- Paid community involvement/volunteer days
- Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Programming