Sales and Distribution Manager - Regina, Canada - University of Regina

University of Regina

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Regina, Canada

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Faculty/Department VP Research Unit University of Regina Press Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members.

CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Press, the Sales and Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing the sales and distribution operations for the Press.

Primary responsibilities:

Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory through all distribution centers and channels

Supporting activities include:

Monitor and adjust inventory levels at all distribution centers.
Initiate and coordinate reprints.
Process inventory orders from international distribution partners.
Manage and distribute ebooks.
Collate and analyze sales data for comparative backlist titles and make recommendations for initial print runs of new titles.
Oversee and/or fulfill internal distribution duties, including onsite stockroom, mailings, etc.
Manage metadata

Supporting activities include:

Collect title metadata, including but not limited to book descriptions, keywords, author bios, pricing, release dates, pub dates, and page counts.
Collaborate with marketing staff/partners to optimize metadata.
Enter, proofread, update, and maintain metadata in all appropriate databases for all titles.
Manage metadata distribution database.
Manage the URP website, including but not limited to adding ISBNs and ensuring all titles appear correctly on the site, and posting catalogs.
Regularly review distribution channels, including retailer websites and backend databases, to ensure metadata is ingested, accurate, and up to date, and that products are available.
Assign and track ISBNs.
Maintain sales and distribution partnerships

Supporting activities include:

Maintain regular contact and collaborative relationships with domestic, international, and ebook distribution partners.
Ensure that sales partners have all materials and information required to be effective sales representatives for the Press, including metadata, catalogs, and media updates.
Make conference inventory/content recommendations to, process inventory orders for, and provide information to global sales and distribution partners.
Build and/or leverage reporting capabilities to track sales, and prepare sales reports.
Attend and present Press titles seasonal sales conferences.
Collaborate with production, creative, and marketing staff/partners to develop print seasonal book catalogs. Build digital catalogs for retail buyers.
Update URP social media to promote URP titles.
Prepare sales reports for annual royalty preparation and distribution.

- and event-related grants, including supporting documentation. Solicit and incorporate content from colleagues as required.

Prepare for and attend conferences and events

Supporting activities include:

Plan and order eventspecific inventory.
Develop promotional materials for events, and coordinate their production with the production and creative staff.
Manage onsite event logistics, including scheduling, setup and breakdown, POS equipment, and social media.
Prepare and distribute debrief reports.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 3 or more years' publishing or related experience, preferably in sales, distribution, inventory management, or marketing.
Superior organizational skills, with the ability to plan and manage multiple tasks and projects to deadline in a fastpaced environment.
Proven database and records management and maintenance skills.
Proven attention to detail and a record of accuracy.
The ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and/or projections.
Superior written and oral communication and skills.
Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
The ability to think both strategically and tactically.
Customer service experience.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Working knowledge of how both trade and academic books are selected, acquired and made discoverable by libraries, retailers, and scholars preferred.
Experience planning conference exhibits and events preferred.
Experience writing grants preferred.
A familiarity with Canada's literary landscape a plus.
The ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
The ability to work extended hours as needed to support events and highpriority deadlines.
Ability to lift 30 lbs, to work at a desk for extended periods of time (in office), to walk or stand for extended periods of time (at events).

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 30 lbs, to work at a desk for extended periods of time (in office), to walk or stand for extended periods of time (at events).

Pay Grade APT 4 Salary Range $62,909 - $84,893 Annually Status Permanent Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting Target Postin