What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Assistant, Amazon position at Candlewick Press?
Reports To: Sr. National Account Manager
Summary:
The Walker Books Group, one of the world’s leading publishers of books and content for young readers, seeks a Sales Assistant to support our Amazon team. Reporting to our Sr. National Account Manager, the Sales Assistant will be responsible for supporting a variety of tasks across the Amazon sales team and departmental efforts. This position provides an exciting opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in other departments through the lens of a data-centric and dynamic account with responsibilities that include sales analysis, optimization of metadata, and trend analysis, to name a few.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Assisting the Amazon team on projects from pitch to completion
- Maintaining departmental databases and tracking grids
- Submitting necessary financial documents and tracking responses to completion
- Distribution of sales materials, internally and to customers
- Assisting with account meetings including PowerPoint presentations and Excel Spreadsheets
- Compiling and distributing conference and meeting notes
- Running sales reporting from a variety of systems
- Creating and customizing Edelweiss collections
- Assisting with other departmental and support tasks as requested
Requirements:
A professional and poised demeanor along with the ability to perform efficiently under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment comfortably is required. A strong sense of prioritization, attention to detail and great communication skills along with excellent typing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills are also required. MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and other computer programming knowledge is necessary. A love of children’s books is a plus.
This is a full-time position based in Somerville, MA with the option for hybrid work. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more!
All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law.
To Apply: submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to careers@candlewick.com, referencing "Sales Assistant, Amazon"
