Sales Assistant - (Hybrid) (New York, NY, US, NY 10019) bei Penguin Random House (via Create Your Own Career)

The Penguin Random House Special Markets division is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the Direct Market team in their sales efforts.   

Specific responsibilities include: 

1. Work directly with comic creators to establish accounts 

2. Manage all operational needs related to exclusive comic variant process  

3. Prepares sales materials such as title collections and materials for Sales meetings 

4. Assist with content creation and asset research for comic and specialty retail sales websites 

5. Craft targeted pitches 

6. Create seasonal PowerPoint presentations, and newsletters 

7. Maintain Misc. Direct Market sales rep code 

8. Be administrator for Direct Market and Retail inbox 

9. Provides general administrative support for the department  

10. Follow and track inventory for seasonal plan-o-grams 

11. Prepare new title set up forms 

12. Follow up on customer orders and sample requests 

13. Capture and maintain notes on progress and upload to salesforce 

14. Communicate with Imprint Sales Team to ensure all requisite materials are sourced for seasonal sell-in 

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements: 

• Strong interest in a sales position with a publishing company 

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team 

• Passion for Comic Books and Graphic Novels 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Proactive with strong follow-up skills 

• Ability to successfully prioritize and work on multiple projects at a time 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook 

• Experience with Mailchimp preferred but not required 

This NYC-based role is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities for a minimum of two days a week in the office. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA). 

The salary for this role is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

Please apply by September 17th, 2025 and include your resume for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.  

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

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, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values 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.

 Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 282858