What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Coordinator, Gift and Specialty Sales position at Hachette Book Group?
Hachette Book Group is looking for a Sales Coordinator to support our Gift & Specialty Sales Department. The coordinator will focus on operations through strong customer service, order processing, and inventory management. This position involves logistic management, preparation of account presentations and analytical support.
Responsibilities:
- Primarily support our Key Account Managers working on National Accounts like TJ Maxx, Anthropologie, and World Market, just to name a few.
- Prepare sales materials for onsite, offsite and virtual meetings; produce PowerPoint presentations, create sell sheets, perform Excel data entry, and compile and mail sales samples.
- Create and run daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports; analyze data and highlight trends; process and track sales orders; coordinate inventory management; assist in ensuring the smooth day to day operations of the Key Account Managers
- Assist with sales related projects and initiatives in the gift sales department as assigned
- Liaise with in house departments and external sales representatives as necessary
- Attend occasional trade shows to support the business
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years’ experience in a sales support role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills are essential
- Proven ability to work independently and take initiative in a busy environment with changing priorities
- Highly organized, detail oriented and able to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of MS Office, Excel (V-look up/Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, and Word. Familiarity with Photoshop, EDI order processing, MarketTime and Edelweiss a plus.
- Interest in the sales side of publishing
The position is based out of our NYC office on a hybrid schedule. Please note our current hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.
How to Apply: Please apply with a resume and cover letter.
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position is $53,200. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
Salary : $53,200
