Sales Assistant/Coordinator, Account Marketing

SUMMARY:

Hachette Book Group is seeking an Assistant/Coordinator, Account Marketing, reporting to the Senior Manager, Retail Strategy/Account Marketing. Working across divisions, you will be hands-on in the creation and distribution of essential Sales collateral. Your role will ensure smooth workflow across divisions, help uphold quality standards and meet deadlines. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills with a passion for publishing. The role is NYC based; HBG's current hybrid working model is three days in the office per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as team liaison between the Sales Department and several HBG imprints
• Prepare regular internal communications highlighting critical information for Sales
• Facilitate communication between publishers and Sales regarding publication metadata updates/changes, marketing, and publicity
• Create materials such as digital catalogs and digital graphic assets using platforms such as Bookshop, Edelweiss and Canva
• Distribute digital and physical assets for sell-in, including sell sheets, promotional materials, galleys, and more
• Prepare materials and provide support for Go To Market Sales Meetings in a hybrid work environment
• Provide ongoing sales support for sales team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 1 - 2 years of experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and familiarity with Canva a plus
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must be results driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed
• Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work product and demonstrate good follow up and follow through
• Able to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the organization
• Drives change and innovation by improving work product or process, and challenges established norms where appropriate
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail
• Operates ethically: admits mistakes, treats others with respect, trust, and dignity, demonstrates honest and ethical behavior, and follows through on commitments and agreements

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation range for this position is $47,000-57,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.