Book Sales and Distribution Lead

• The Book Sales & Distribution Lead plays a critical role in maximizing the commercial success of our authors' books across print, ebook, audiobook, retail, wholesale, institutional, and international channels.
• Serving as the primary internal expert on book sales, distribution, inventory, and metadata strategy.
• Guide authors through key publishing decisions while ensuring seamless execution across the publishing lifecycle.
• Oversee five interconnected areas:
  Product Sales (print, ebook, and audiobook), Inventory Management, Metadata Management, Sales Reporting & Strategy, and Distribution Partner Management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute distribution strategies that maximize reach, discoverability, and sales performance for titles worldwide.
• Monitor sales performance, analyze trends, manage inventory and reprint decisions, oversee metadata accuracy, support go-to-market initiatives, and identify opportunities to expand sales channels and distribution partnerships.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in book publishing, content distribution, book retailing, or a related publishing environment.
• Strong knowledge of book sales and distribution channels, including retail, wholesale, institutional, ebook, audiobook.
• Understanding of publishing industry best practices, distribution agreements, retailer requirements, and standard sales terms.
• Demonstrated success in sales, negotiation, relationship management, and contract administration.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Demonstrates expertise in book sales and distribution strategies, with a strong focus on inventory management, metadata accuracy, and sales performance analysis. Proven ability to guide authors through the publishing lifecycle while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Book Sales Expertise
• Distribution Channel Management
• Inventory Management
• Sales Reporting & Strategy
• Contract Administration

• Book Publishing
• Content Distribution
• Sales Analysis
• Data-Driven Recommendations
• Negotiation Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Project Management
• Relationship Management

• Bachelor's Degree

• Retail
• Wholesale
• Institutional Sales
• Ebook
• Audiobook
• Publishing Best Practices
• Sales Terms
• Metadata Management