The Job Profile
Reporting into the Sales and Client Publishing Director, this is an exciting, fast paced role for the Sales Coordinator to join the Sales team, providing them with administrative support, providing first-level support to our clients and handling new sales enquiries.
The Role
In this role, you'll prepare monthly sales reports, submit accounts submissions to head office, and assist the Sales Director with a variety of administrative and sales-related tasks.
You'll play a key role in creating sales materials and presentations, maintaining account master files, and keeping sales tracking documents up to date. You'll also liaise closely with our product and publishing services teams, manage submissions, oversee POS distribution, and resolve order issues.
If you thrive in a busy, varied role and enjoy working across multiple projects, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
The Candidate Profile:
You'll bring experience in a similar office-based sales or administration role, along with strong Microsoft Office skills and a keen eye for detail. With excellent written and verbal communication abilities, you'll be organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
We're looking for someone with a customer-focused, sales-oriented mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. You will have an inquisitive mind and be unafraid to question existing processes and suggest potential improvements. Exceptional interpersonal skills, a genuine willingness to learn, and a collaborative spirit are essential — and if you have a passion for books and reading, this is the perfect opportunity to build your career in publishing.
Apply
Please apply by attaching your resume and cover letter explaining why you would like to work at Simon & Schuster Australia and how you are qualified for this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.