Sales Manager, Indigo Kids - Toronto, Canada - Penguin Random House Canada Limited

Penguin Random House Canada Limited
Penguin Random House Canada Limited
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Toronto, Canada

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Sales Manager, Indigo Kids


As a team of dedicated book-loving professionals, we discover, shape, and share content that nurtures thoughts, dreams, and conversations around the globe, ensuring that new and established voices are heard.


We respect and value each individual and their lived experiences and commit to creating a more diverse team and establishing a culture of belonging.

If you self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of colour, we strongly encourage you to apply.


We are looking for a Sales Manager, Indigo Kids to join our sales team.


Are you passionate about delivering the best possible experience for readers and book lovers? Are you data-driven with a strong curiosity and an instinct for creative solutions? Do you love children's books, and feel excited about the opportunity to work with titles from iconic authors and brands? If this describes you, consider joining us on an exciting journey as we write new chapters of Penguin Random House Canada's culture and employee experience story together.


Your contribution to the story:

At Penguin Random House Canada, we strive to provide best-in-class service to each of our unique retailer partners.

Reporting to the Director, Indigo sales, you will play a key role in delivering this experience by providing your account with unparalleled sales support.


What you'll do:


  • Curate and sell lists of upcoming books to national retailers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the organization and key external contacts to understand, communicate, and achieve sales goals.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to national retailers, ensuring they receive all required information, sales materials, and marketing assets at the right time.
  • Monitor inventory levels, create forecasts and make order recommendations to maintain appropriate supply levels.
  • Act as a liaison between internal Marketing and Publicity departments and national retailers to communicate plans and requirements.
  • Provide feedback on manuscripts, covers, and positioning with an eye to trends in the Canadian book market.
  • Participate in trend analysis and leverage customer segmentation to provide internal and external stakeholders with insights into customer behavior.
  • Initiate and monitor results for both in store and online promotions with an eye to differentiating between the physical and online Canadian market and customer.

Experience and knowledge you'll bring (qualifications):

  • Two or more years of experience in sales, marketing, or a related field, preferably with a focus on children's book publishing.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities and competing deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and thrive in a complex and everevolving work environment.
  • An aptitude and enthusiasm for analytics paired with experience using sales reporting tools.
  • An insatiable curiosity and appetite for selfdirected learning, experimentation, and creativity.
  • A solutionsfocused approach with an eye towards continuous improvement.
  • An inclusive approach to your work, supported by a welldeveloped cultural competency skills and a proven ability to collaborate with people from across a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to work with confidential information using sound judgement and discretion.
  • Excellent communication skills and a customer serviceoriented approach to relationship management.
  • Proficiency with Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite, and online collaboration tools such as WebEx, Google Docs, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Enhanced knowledge, awareness, and experience with the culture and history of any community that has faced marginalization is considered a plus.
  • Knowledge of the Canadian book market, with a focus on children's books, is a plus.
  • And of course, a love for books

Company:
Penguin Random House Canada Limited


Country:
Canada


State/Region:
Ontario


City:
Toronto


Postal Code:
M5V 2B6


Job ID: 258490
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