About Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster Australia is a division of Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing. Headquartered in New York City, the company is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats.
Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognised writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards.
It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Affirm Press, Atria Books, Bundyi, Summit Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and VBK in the Netherlands and Belgium. It proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.
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The Job Profile
In this role you will develop and deliver sales and profit targets for Simon & Schuster Australia's children's lists in the School, Library, and Trade channels, both via existing and new business opportunities.
The Role
The Special Sales Manager, Children's will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies in comprehensive sales strategies tailored to education, library, corporate and non-book retail channels. Using a suite of sales and marketing materials, the aim is to increase revenue and market penetration into these specialised channels.
You will manage an existing portfolio of accounts including clubs and fairs, library & educational suppliers, charities, zoos and museums, and other specialty customers. You'll also seek new business and find opportunities within government, early learning channels, supermarkets, retail, and corporate sales.
In conjunction with the Children's Marketer and the Sales Director, this role will also be responsible for the maintenance and promotion of the online education hub and for the development of promotional materials that highlight the educational value of titles for key accounts.
The Candidate Profile
We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for children's books and experience in publishing sales, in library, or education channels. You'll be confident delivering sales results to long-term deadlines, skilled in negotiation, and able to think on your feet. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to present compelling sales pitches to both individual clients and larger audiences.
You'll bring strong numeracy and commercial acumen, enabling you to assess profitability on a deal-by-deal basis while maintaining accuracy in forecasting and reporting to sales budgets. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must, as is the ability to use these tools to deliver clear, professional reports and presentations.
This is a full-time permanent role, currently operating a hybrid working arrangement, with attendance in the Melbourne office frequently with other members of the children's team, and some occasional interstate travel involved.
Simon & Schuster Australia is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster Australia, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world's oldest living cultures.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster Australia role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC (Australia) Pty. Ltd., subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.