Trade Sales Assistant

Trade Sales Assistant

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by a fast-paced environment? Do you love books and want to play a key role in bringing them to market? We're looking for a dynamic Trade Sales Assistant to support our National and Independent Accounts team and help drive success across the book trade and mass market channels.

In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with sales leaders and account managers to prepare compelling presentations, produce insightful sales reports, and ensure our titles shine across key retail partners. From managing metadata and tracking sales trends to coordinating materials and supporting client requests, you'll be at the center of our sales operations. This position will be based in our NYC office on a hybrid schedule.

Key Results Areas

A. National Account Support

1. Prepare materials needed for sell-in by the sales team for individual account meetings.

2. Create Power Point presentations for business reviews and other presentations.

3. Run sales reports as required by channel heads.

4. Manage the metadata requirements for individual accounts including working with account portals and preparing spreadsheets.

5. Special projects as assigned.

B. Independent Commission Reps

1. Manage sales material collateral both physical and digital.

2. Run and maintain monthly sales reporting, including helping with budget reviews.

3. Direct communication with rep groups on sales & opportunities

C. Sales Administration Support

1. Create sales reports and help perform sales analysis as requested by sales group.

2. Work closely with sales operations and publishers to manage administration and mailing of full materials process to complete trade sales force.

3. Work with Edelweiss or related programs to generate sales/marketing pieces.

4. Audit metadata in house and at accounts for accuracy and improvement.

D. Sales Team Support

1. Respond to account requests as designated by sales managers.

2. Work with account managers to confirm and process orders in both QPG and customer systems including order tracking and stock management.

Position Specifications

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent customer service and follow up skills.
• Must be highly organized and have the ability to prioritize workload.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Must be highly organized and a self-starter.
• An inherent love of books is also a great benefit!

1. Education and Experience

Required

• High School Diploma.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in an administrative role.

Desired

• BA or associate degree
• Book Publishing Experience

All salaries and salary ranges posted by The Quarto Group may vary depending on experience, skills, location, and like considerations. Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons. Generous health benefits, including medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, and more. 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer. Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

*All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.

QuartoUS is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply. All applicants should be authorized to work in the United States. Quarto does not provide sponsorships.