Marketing Manager, Independent Retail Sales

Simon & Schuster • New York, NY • 19h ago

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. 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. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Simon & Schuster's Independent Retail Team is looking for a marketing manager for our dynamic, energetic, collaborative team that sells to independent bookstores. This is an excellent opportunity for a book lover and an independent bookstore lover to marry their passions.

Reporting directly to the VP and Director of Independent Retail Sales, this position will play a critical role as we look to refine our communications, marketing, and promotion to independent bookstores. The Marketing Manager will focus on sales priorities and work with our imprints to amplify their outreach with independent booksellers.

Responsibilities include:

Produce and serve as editor-in-chief of our fun, voice-driven Simon Loves Indies newsletter that highlights both S&S titles and independent bookstores while growing our reach

Create and manage hub for digital assets of indie focus titles

Amplify bookseller buzz to promote S&S titles

Conceive and execute B2B marketing campaigns, with an emphasis on digital and social strategy

Create and manage S&S Indie social media presence-includingcontent creation and photography, audience engagement, partnerships, and re-promoting outreach from imprints and indie bookstores

Coordinate title-specific pre-order and special campaigns, including developing assets and strategies to grow market share

Create and execute title-specific social media campaigns

Track campaign progress, synthesize data analytics, and report on success and growth opportunities

Project manage Simon & Schuster Selects Events and other special events, such as the Winter Institute

Work with the American Booksellers Association and Regional Trade Associations

Work with multiple divisions, including publicity, creative services, editorial, and imprint marketing

Managing ARC distribution seasonally on key titles

Communicate key-title priorities to retail partners such as Bookshop and Libro.fm

Conceive and execute seasonal marketing campaigns across imprints, such as Independent Bookstore Day, Indies First, Banned Books Week etc.

Preferred candidates

Preferred candidates must be an excellent writer and will have a strong understanding of the bookselling landscape as well as confidence with launching and tracking campaigns. Additional qualifications include:

2-3+ years of marketing experience in book publishing or related field

Proven success in campaign planning, digital marketing, and/or social media strategy

Experience with and/or a passion for independent bookstores

Experience managing social media campaign and content creation strongly preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Confidence in presenting to internal and external stakeholders

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Mailchimp, social media platforms, as well as general computer skills.

An eye for design, with graphic design experience-InDesign, Canva, etc. a plus

Organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and versatile to handle a range of projects

Understanding of the ever-evolving bookselling/publishing landscape

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.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Job Details

Job Family Book Sales

Job Function Sales

Pay Type Salary

Employment Indicator Regular

Hiring Min Rate 70,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 75,000 USD

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