Sales Assistant

• Support the Barnes & Noble and Canada managers in daily tasks
• Prepare sales materials for each account, including monthly sales calls and seasonal presentations
• Create and distribute daily and weekly sales reports to the National Account Managers
• Communicate updates about projects, answer questions, and follow-up with accounts and team members from different departments, including editorial, marketing, and design
• Attend seasonal planning meetings

• Experience in sales or publishing, including internships is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, especially Excel
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize across tasks
• Very organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work with a variety of team members and departments across Macmillan
• Some professional publishing or bookselling experience preferred.
• College graduates preferred.

Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while effectively supporting sales initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams in the publishing industry. Proficient in preparing sales materials and reports to enhance communication and project management.

• Sales Experience
• Publishing Knowledge
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Project Management

• Sales Reporting
• Sales Material Preparation
• Project Prioritization
• Data Analysis
• Account Management

• Strong Communication
• Detail-Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Team Collaboration

• Publishing
• Bookselling
• Sales Calls
• Seasonal Presentations
• Cross-Department Communication

• Microsoft Office
• Google Suite