Manager, Divisional Sales (NYC Hybrid) - HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins is seeking a Manager, Divisional Sales to work with the Director of Brand Management and VP, Executive Director of Sales to manage various sales reporting, cross-channel analysis, and brand/category reviews across the Children’s Sales Division.

This is a hybrid position based out of our New York office.

• Tracks and communicates sales for key titles, authors, and brands to sales team and key publisher contacts.
• Prepares weekly on-sale readiness reviews and laydown recaps for key titles and brands.
• Coordinates agendas and provides materials for bi-weekly marketplace meetings with publishers and marketing.
• Supports Brand Director on top property analysis and publishing recommendations as well as decks and analysis for author and agent meetings and updates.
• Researches and creates cross-divisional sales materials for brands, trends, and media opportunities.
• Prepares backlist materials for Sales Conference and other seasonal Sales meetings.
• Executes ad-hoc projects for the VP, Executive Director and Director of Brand and other members of the Children’s Sales Leadership team as needed.

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and ability to take initiative
• Strong sense of integrity with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple responsibilities in a deadline driven environment
• Attention to detail and comfort navigating large data sets and reporting systems
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrates a creative, innovative and resourceful approach to problem-solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills a plus
• 4+ years’ experience in publishing, bookselling, marketing, or a customer or sales support role

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

The salary for this position is $70,000-$75,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.     

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.