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| Title: | Sales Position |
| Description: | Erewhon Books is a speculative fiction publisher with offices in midtown Manhattan. We are distributed in the U.S. by Workman Publishing / Hachette and in Canada by The University of Toronto Press. We focus on novel-length works of adult and upper-YA speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror and other subgenres, but are open to other works of interest to SF&F readers.
Erewhon is seeking to hire a full time sales professional to become an expert in our title list, liaise with our distributors, and collaborate with our Marketing, Publicity, and Editorial teams. |
| Requirements: | Essential Functions
● Work with our distribution team to resolve queries and problems quickly and keep them informed about Erewhon’s sales and publishing activities. ● Maintain knowledge of Erewhon’s U.S. and Canadian distributors’ terms of sale, publicity, and marketing initiatives. ● Communicate Erewhon’s marketing, advertising, and publicity initiatives including author events and promotional activities. ● Create regular sales reports based on the needs of all Erewhon departments. ● Analyze sales data for frontlist and backlist titles to find areas where the company can increase sales of all our titles and increase engagement in creative ways. ● Oversee and maintain metadata in Erewhon’s title management system (Firebrand) and website. ● Monitor retailer sites, distributor websites, and Edelweiss to ensure they are displaying correct content. ● Refine title management materials such as tip sheets and fine-tune presentations of title information for seasonal meetings. ● Work with Production Manager to manage inventory and reprint schedules and ensure key title information is accurately and completely disseminated to all departments and to Erewhon’s distributors. ● Work with Marketing and Publicity Manager to coordinate special sales, preorders, social media and newsletter timing and overall sales efforts ● Research and monitor Amazon/Facebook Ad Keywords and other title discovery tools. ● Amplify Erewhon’s sales reach into international markets and non-book formats by hiring and collaborating with subrights professionals. Candidate may also work with Marketing and Publicity Manager with publicity, marketing, or advertising and promotions projects as needed and as time allows. Qualifications ● At least 2-7 years publishing experience, preferably in sales or related departments. ● Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines. ● Excellent written and oral communications skills, attention to detail, and strong organization. ● Proficient in Google Workspace and cloud collaboration. Experience with Edelweiss and Firebrand is a plus. ● Ability to effectively interact with employees across all levels of an organization. ● Strong interest in speculative fiction and/or literary fiction and those reader communities. We are considering a wide range of applicants for this position to find the best fit for Erewhon and are open to hiring a Sales Associate, Sales Associate Manager, or Sales Manager depending on the ideal candidate’s experience and qualifications. Starting salary will range from $45,000 to $65,000 a year, commensurate with experience. Erewhon Books offers a friendly digital and physical working environment and full benefits including health and dental plans, a retirement plan with employer contribution, a commuter/transit program, annual bonus, and flexible PTO. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, ethnic derivation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. People from backgrounds and demographics that are traditionally underrepresented in publishing are especially encouraged to apply. This position is remote-friendly, with occasional travel to New York and conferences when that is deemed safe, but preference may be given to candidates in the NYC area who can eventually be in the office 1-3 days a week. |
| Company: | EREWHON BOOKS |
| Location: | New York, NY / remote-friendly |
| How To Apply For This Job: | To apply, email jobs@erewhonbooks.com with “Sales Application” and your name in the subject line, and include your cover letter and resume. |
| Date Posted: | 12/3/2021 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
