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Salary from $45,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
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North star editions (nse) is looking for a direct and special sales manager to join our staff of print and online publishing professionals.
Nse and its affiliated companies work across a spectrum of services for the publishing industry, with specialties in k-12 educational books, young adult and middle-grade trade fiction, sports, and e-books.
This is a position that will give the right candidate the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment in a position that requires a self-starter, the opportunity to work with a variety of customers in both education and trade markets, and earn bonuses based on reaching sales goals.
We desire a sales professional who can build on traditional sales models, expand our reach through development of new sales methods, and build a direct and special sales program from the ground up.
Duties will include:
Grow and develop a direct/special sales program from the ground up, expanding the reach of our products by getting them in front of key decision makers in the educational and retail markets
Build and manage a national network of independent sales reps for both trade and educational markets
Find and develop new sales opportunities to expand on traditional sales models and grow through new sales methods
Grow international sales of english-language products, translations, and other rights sales
Develop a sales strategy that leverages both educational books and accompanying digital products
Support sales reps with promotional materials, samples, and other information as needed for their presentations
Develop sales programs to promote sales reps’ awareness and interest in selling nse books.
Analyze sales rep performance, set sales goals, work with reps to increase sales in their territories
Analyze sales reports and work with management to determine trends and opportunities
Serve as liaison between internal departments and sales representatives
Manage sales rep contracts
Plan and carry out sales meetings, webinars, and training sessions
Attend sales groups’ annual meetings as needed
Participate in the development of nse catalog, sell sheets, and other promotional materials
Work with marketing on advertising programs
Oversee processing of orders, making sure information flows quickly to fulfillment and accounting departments
Handle customer service issues as necessary
Qualifications:
At least five years of sales experience, preferably in book publishing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Adept at following up on sales rep and customer questions and needs
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to prioritize projects and daily tasks to meet long-term and short-term deadlines
Experience with microsoft office programs (mainly excel and word) and google workspace programs
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
A high level of professionalism
A desire to grow along with us!
We offer a competitive starting salary, benefits including a company-paid health insurance plan and 401k for full-time employees, a casual work environment focused on cooperation, and the ability to grow both in your career and with the company.
If you are interested, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobs at northstareditions.comNo phone calls, please.
Location: mendota heights and/or remote
Compensation: doq plus bonuses based on sales goals
Job type: full-time
Pay: from $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
