What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Manager, Brand (Open to Remote) position at Penguin Random House?
Do you have a love of children’s books and pop culture, and also have an affinity for numbers and data? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! The Brand Management and Content Development team is currently seeking an Associate Brand Manager to assist in making recommendations to the publishing and sales teams as well as licensors to increase opportunities based on sales data and marketing trends. This group specifically works with the imprints/brands that are part of the Random House Children’s Books division.
Specific responsibilities include:
Please apply by March 13, 2025 and include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.
Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 277801
Date: Feb 21, 2025
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10019
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Book Publishing, Brand Manager, Branding, Marketing Manager, Assistant Manager, Publishing, Marketing, Management
Specific responsibilities include:
- Retrieves book sales information from multiple data systems and applications.
- Provides title and program performance data in comprehensive sales reports.
- Analyzes information to draw conclusions and make recommendations supported by data.
- Prepares and presents sales analysis and business reviews.
- Identifies publishing and general kids’ consumer trends for publishing opportunities.
- Works with Sales and Marketing teams to develop retailer-specific programs and promotions.
- Analyzes and presents results of licensed promotions to licensors and publishers.
- Reviews publishing plans and makes recommendations based on account/channel trends, prior titles’ performance, etc.
- Communicates with licensors, publishers, and sales department on a regular basis, exchanging key information on sales and market data.
- Is curious - actively seeks new information, asks insightful questions, explores different perspectives, and demonstrates a genuine desire to learn and understand complex problems
- Facility with data systems and applications – must be able to learn new systems, and serve as in-house expert on data retrieval and analysis
- Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects at a time
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including in-person and online presentations
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with clients across all levels and functions
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with a particular emphasis on Excel
- Highly analytical including a facility with numbers and financials
- Interest in pop culture and trending stories is a plus
- Previous publishing experience is a plus
Please apply by March 13, 2025 and include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.
Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 277801
Date: Feb 21, 2025
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10019
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Book Publishing, Brand Manager, Branding, Marketing Manager, Assistant Manager, Publishing, Marketing, Management
Salary : $66,500
