Company description:
Penguin Random House is the world's largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms.
Job description:
National Sales Coordinator
At Penguin Random House Australia, we strive to be the best home for our authors and people, the most service-oriented partner for our customers and to put readers at the centre of everything we do.
An opportunity now exists for an organised and customer-focused administrator to join our team as a National Sales Coordinator in the Sydney office. In this role, you will provide crucial sales and administration support to our Key Account Managers located in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland.
If you like variety and a busy environment then this is the role for you You'll undertake a wide range of tasks including:
* Producing and collating sales information
* Sourcing and/or creating sales reports
* Inter-departmental communication
* Processing time sheets and organising monthly communications with the casual merchandiser team
* Responding to customer enquiries
* Ensuring correspondence for the sales team and management is prioritised and coordinated effectively
* Tracking orders and liaising with the warehouse and relevant stakeholders
* Troubleshooting issues as needed
* Other tasks/ projects as required to support the sales teams and managers.
To succeed in this role you'll need to have the following:
* Customer service/sales experience
* Administrative experience
* Prior experience in the publishing industry or in bookshops (preferable)
* Excellent attention to detail
* Trouble-shooting abilities
* High organisational capability
* Proven time management and prioritisation skills
* Both written and verbal communication skills
* Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and PowerPoint (critical)
Sound like you? Then apply to join our global publishing company now
All applicants must include a cover letter which outlines your suitability to the role. Please note that due to large volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Profile description:
Penguin Random House is the world's largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at and
Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and family status.
Company: Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd | Job ID: 282788