Sales Manager - Remote Eligible

Sales Manager - DC/DE/MD/NC/OH/PA/VA

Overseeing the sales, marketing, and merchandising of titles across an assigned set of imprints. This DC Metro based position will interact with a variety of indie bookstore accounts.

This position will maintain ongoing communication regarding new and upcoming titles, backlist opportunities, market trends between our publishers and the accounts and will provide consistent feedback internally regarding the sell-in of titles and account needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Oversees the sales, marketing and merchandising of assigned client publishers' books to accounts within designated territory to select indie bookstores.
2. Services these same accounts in order to manage and grow their business in the most effective and productive ways.
3. Implements management goals, directions and requirements.
4. Remains current on core publisher and client publisher titles, authors, industry related trends and competitors to allow for the maximization of sales and for accurate forecasting.
5. Attending regional trade shows, author signings/pre-pub events and other industry and account related events in the territory.
6. Self-manages the territory and office: itinerary, travel, analysis, email, sales materials, etc.
7. Speaks confidently and buoyantly to and with groups of book-lovers about books and reading.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of publishing sales experience, including direct selling.
• Awareness and interest in Publishing industry, including titles and authors.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain business relationships specific to book sales.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to access/follow various social media accounts, authors, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Teams applications. Proficiency in Edelweiss is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel up to 20-25% of the time.
• Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends.
• Prior direct account management experience.

This role is open to remote.

The salary range for this position is $73,500 - $83,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

Please apply by September 26, 2025 and include your resume and cover letter for consideration.