Sales Coordinator, Special Markets; Corporate & Sales

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The Sales Coordinator in the Special Sales department supports two Corporate & Premium Sales Account Managers and the channel’s Associate Director of Sales. This role provides administrative and sales support across a wide range of Corporate & Premium accounts for both print and digital products. Key account categories include literacy organizations, B2B wholesalers, travel and hospitality, consumer packaged goods, author events, community reading programs, and corporate partnerships.

This position plays an integral role in supporting bulk sales initiatives in which customers purchase books for promotional, educational, employee engagement, gifting, or community distribution purposes. The Sales Coordinator will assist with order management, title recommendations, sales presentations, and new business development outreach.

• Processing and tracking purchase orders, maintaining departmental sales grids, coordinating customer communications, and creating title lists and sales presentations for both existing and prospective accounts.
• Assisting with customer inquiries and providing support to resolve customer issues when necessary.
• Processing and tracking customer purchase orders and communicating directly with accounts regarding order status and updates.
• Working with supply chain to ensure inventory availability and updating customers as necessary.
• Handling sample requests for customers and managers.
• Supporting account managers with key account maintenance, inventory tracking, title presentations, and sales materials.
• Requesting pricing for reprints and special projects and working with managers on P&Ls and other required paperwork.
• Maintaining departmental order tracking grid.
• Assisting with market research, prospecting, and outreach efforts for new business opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate with accounts and all levels of management.
• A general interest in books, reading, and consumer trends.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, expertise in Excel.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable.

Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.