Inside Sales Manager-Independent Bookstores - Sourcebooks

We are seeking an experienced book industry sales professional to join our growing team as we establish an internal independent sales force.  This position will be responsible for expanding Sourcebooks reach, sales and Marketshare across the country.  We are looking for talented, experienced sales reps who are flexible, organized, outgoing, well-read and believe in Sourcebooks' mission that Books. Change. Lives. 

This is a hybrid role based out of the Sourcebooks Naperville, IL office.  In office expectation of 2 - 3 days per week.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Growing sales in the independent bookstore market to exceed sales plans and increase Marketshare.  

• Growing POS volume to assigned goals. 

• Establish and grow relationships with key independent bookstores, the ABA and regional independent bookstore associations. 

• Creating curated Edelweiss catalogs for the accounts within the territory. 

• Providing sales analysis, comp analysis and creating impactful key selling points. 

• Conduct virtual sales calls with virtual follow up. 

• Manage transactional account orders and business. 

• Expanding the number of independent bookstore accounts ordering directly from Sourcebooks. 

• Reintroducing Sourcebooks essential backlist titles to the independent book market. 

• Securing prime placement, bookseller reviews, indie next nominations for Sourcebooks titles. 

• Creating regional and national bestsellers within the channel. 

• Inventory forecasting and revenue budgeting. 

• Represent publisher at regional and national trade shows. 

• Manage author events and book signings within your territory. 

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: 

• Minimum 3 years book publishing sales experience, preferably with independent bookstores 

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.   

• Working knowledge of Edelweiss. 

• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. 

• A driven goal-oriented and a collaborative team player with high attention to detail. 

• Outgoing in nature, comfortable navigating a sales call and proactively going after new business. 

• Highly organized with the ability to manage many projects at once. 

• Experience in setting and driving sales strategy to meet goals. 

• Proficient in standard MS Office programs, sales reporting and analysis.  

• Experience in forecasting and budgeting. 
• Must love books!

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off. 

Sourcebooks is a fast-growing entrepreneurial company seeking impact players and difference makers. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds; with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards to show for it. We are a company of enthusiastic, book-loving employees who are dedicated to connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Every day, we are transforming the publishing industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. Story by story, book by book, we have touched over 100 million lives. Join us as we strive to change 100 million more. 
 
We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.  

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