Penguin Random House Canada Limited Looking for Imprint Sales Manager, Young Readers at Toronto, ON Full Time

Imprint Sales Manager, Young Readers

Changing the world, one book at a time.

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 both new and established voices are heard.

We are actively seeking to add team members from communities with lived experiences of marginalization and underrepresentation. We respect and value each individual and their lived experiences and are committed to creating a more diverse team and establishing a culture of belonging. If you self-identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or another marginalized group, we strongly encourage you to apply.

We’re looking for an Imprint Sales Manager, Young Readers to join our team

Do you pride yourself on your ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with people from different backgrounds and areas of a company? Are you focused on solutions and outcomes, even when managing multiple deadlines and priorities? 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:

Reporting to the Imprint Sales Director, Tundra Book Group you will aid in growing sales and increasing brand visibility for our children’s publishing program.

What you’ll do:

• Act as the primary point of contact for US and Client publishers, responsible for communicating and contextualizing performance against targets to key stakeholders.
• Act as a conduit to our sales team by presenting titles each season and by determining and communicating sales goals, opportunities, and strategy.
• Work with the sales team with respect to inventory management and to address the unique circumstances of each sales channel with an eye towards leveraging growth opportunities.
• Generate and analyze reporting on retail activity, Point of Sale data, and industry, category, and consumer data and trends.

Experience and knowledge you’ll bring (qualifications):

• Three 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 the ability to prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and thrive in a complex and changing work environment.
• An inclusive approach to your work, supported by a well-developed 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 written and verbal communication skills with acute attention to detail.
• A solutions-focused approach coupled with an eye towards continuous improvement.
• 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.
• And of course, a love for books!

This role is open to remote applicants; however, preference will be given to applicants within commuting distance of Toronto. GTA-based candidates will have the option to work in a hybrid/flexible work environment. Our office is open, and employees are welcome to utilize the facilities when needed.

Interested candidates should apply with their cover letter and their resume by January 15, 2023. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please contact Human Resources at hrcanada@penguinrandomhouse.com or 416-364-4449 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Company: Penguin Random House Canada Limited

Country: Canada

State/Region: Ontario

City: Toronto

Postal Code: M5V 3B6

Job ID: 255621