Field Account Manager, New England Region, Independent Sales Team

Field Account Manager

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For this role, Simon & Schuster is looking for a Field Account Manager on the Independent Bookstore Team based in the Boston area to sell our complete list to an account base of 40+ independent bookstores in New England. The position is your accounts' primary point of contact with Simon & Schuster. You will establish strong relationships with your accounts, provide open and timely communication, and use all your knowledge of your customers and our titles to maximize sales frontlist and backlist sales. You'll collaborate closely with sales and publishing colleagues and maintain ongoing communications between them and your accounts regarding popular titles, backlist opportunities, and market trends.

Responsibilities include :

• In-person seasonal sales calls and frequent, regular in-person visits to stores to connect with buyers, events managers, and frontline booksellers
• Attend Regional Trade Shows and participate in in-person Rep Nights at bookstores
• Collaborate with marketing and publicity to help determine tour stops and promotional opportunities
• Work with accounts to maximize promotional placement in-store and online
• Maximize backlist exposure through inventory reviews as well as seasonal, thematic, and regional opportunities
• Build strong relationships with accounts
• Support entry of non-electronically submitted orders (including seasonal, backlist, event, B2B)
• Handle account inquiries (including publicity contacts, stock checks, events orders, and tracking) and provide support to ensure customer satisfaction
• Actively participate in seasonal sales conferences and weekly team calls, as well as share feedback to sales management and publishers about activities and opportunities in the territory
• Provide in-person author care, including attending events, providing support for drop-by signings, attending pre-publication dinners and Simon & Schuster Selects events

Qualifications :

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. 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.