Key Accounts Sales Assistant, Special Markets bei Chronicle Books

Description

Chronicle Books is looking for a Special Markets Sales Assistant to support the sales efforts of our Key Accounts team. This position will act as a secondary contact for all inquiries and issues arising from these accounts. Working with key accounts requires dedicated support in purchase order processing, timely completion of paperwork, coordination with operations, and providing sales materials, mailings, tracking, and other tasks. 

Key Responsibilities: The Sales Assistant will manage key account purchase orders, provide assistance to key account buyers, engage in daily interactions and communication with relevant inter-company contacts, assist in preparation for sales meetings, and support new business efforts. They will also coordinate sales materials, compile and transmit title information and image files for accounts on various platforms, use Excel for sales and order tracking, attend and participate in sales and marketing meetings as required, and handle calls with accounts when necessary.

Hiring Salary Range: $22.84 - $26.26/hr. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible for our profit share plan.

Benefits: Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.

Schedule: Employees at Chronicle Books will follow a regular hybrid schedule in our San Francisco office of at least three (3) in-office days per week and up to five (5) in-office days per week, depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee. 

To Apply: Please follow the link to submit a resume and cover letter via our career site. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

About Us: Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award-winning authors, bestselling series, and trend-setting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists, writers, and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit www.chroniclebooks.com.

Requirements

Applicants will need a minimum of two years of high-level administrative assistance experience, and publishing or gift experience will be a plus. An ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, excellent writing and communication skills, and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) are also required. We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented, organized, able to prioritize tasks accordingly and maintain a “can-do” attitude, especially under deadlines.