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This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that drives impactful sales growth and shapes market trends in the mass merch space!
**As a National Account Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with the buying and marketing teams** **for Children's Wholly Owned and Andrews McMeel Kid's lists to** **Target,** **Costco, BJs and Sam's Club.**
Your role will be pivotal in managing inventory needs, coordinating closely with S&S Supply Chain teams, and working in tandem with internal Readerlink representatives to ensure accurate forecasting and system updates.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Account Management:** Develop and sustain productive relationships with key accounts including Target, Costco, BJs and Sam's Club.
+ **Inventory & Forecasting:** Manage title-level inventory needs by working with the S&S Supply Chain and Readerlink reps. Ensure accurate estimate tracking and maintenance in the system.
+ **Promotions & COOP Pools:** Maintain COOP pools and identify promotional opportunities across Target and the Club accounts to maximize visibility and sell-through.
+ **Communication & Collaboration:** Act as a liaison between accounts and internal stakeholders, providing feedback and status updates to publishing and sales management.
+ **Meeting Participation:** Represent the account team in:
+ Weekly marketing meetings
+ Monthly focus title meetings
+ Seasonal sales conferencesand launch meetings
+ Monthly sell-ins (in person and via Zoom)
**Qualifications** **:**
+ 3-5 years of prior sales experience within the publishing industry is required. Readerlink and Target or Club experience is preferred.
+ Exceptional interpersonal skills needed with the ability to effectively communicate with varied personalities at the account as well as all levels of management and publishers.
+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage many projects simultaneously while attending to details and deadlines are a must.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Edelweiss.
+ Forward thinking, energetic, problem-solver with focused relationship building skills.
+ Passionate, dedicated reader preferred.
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.
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**Job Details**
**Job Family** **Book Sales**
**Job Function** **Sales**
**Pay Type** **Salary**
**Employment Indicator** **Regular**
**Hiring Min Rate** **85,000 USD**
**Hiring Max Rate** **95,000 USD**