National Accounts Manager -Target and Hudson

Simon & Schuster • New York, NY • 2h 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that drives impactful sales growth and shapes market trends in the mass merch space!

As a National Account Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with the buying and marketing teams at Target, Hudson, and Readerlink for Adult wholly owned title lists . Your role will be pivotal in managing inventory needs, coordinating closely with S&S Supply Chain teams, and working in tandem with internal Readerlink representatives to ensure accurate forecasting and system updates.

Key Responsibilities:

Account Management: Develop and sustain productive relationships with key accounts including Target, Hudson, and Readerlink.

Inventory & Forecasting: Manage title-level inventory needs by working with the S&S Supply Chain and Readerlink reps. Ensure accurate estimate tracking and maintenance in the system.

Promotions & COOP Pools: Maintain COOP pools and identify promotional opportunities across Target and Hudson to maximize visibility and sell-through.

Communication & Collaboration: Act as a liaison between accounts and internal stakeholders, providing feedback and status updates to publishing and sales management.

Meeting Participation: Represent the account team in:

Weekly marketing meetings

Monthly focus title meetings

Seasonal sales conferences

Monthly sell-ins (in person and via Zoom)

Qualifications :

3-5 years of prior sales experience within the publishing industry is required. Readerlink and Target or Hudson experience is preferred.

Exceptional interpersonal skills needed with the ability to effectively communicate with varied personalities at the account as well as all levels of management and publishers.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage many projects simultaneously while attending to details and deadlines are a must.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Edelweiss.

Forward thinking, energetic, problem-solver with focused relationship building skills.

Passionate, dedicated reader preferred.

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 85,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 95,000 USD

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