Field Account Manager, Pacific Northwest, Independent Sales Team

Job overview

Field Account Manager, Pacific Northwest, Independent Sales Team is based in the Seattle area, with other Pacific Northwest locations considered; the listing location is New York, NY. Compensation is stated as $80,000–$90,000 per year. Simon & Schuster publishes fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages in print, digital, and audio formats. The manager serves as the primary contact for a portfolio of independent bookstores, building account relationships and using customer and market knowledge to grow frontlist and backlist sales across the territory.

What you'll do

• Sell Simon & Schuster titles to a base of 35+ independent bookstores. Make in-person seasonal sales calls and store visits
• attend regional trade shows and bookstore events
• collaborate on promotional opportunities and author events
• support orders and account inquiries
• review inventory and sales opportunities
• and share territory feedback with sales management and publishers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field account manager

pacific northwest

independent sales team

simon & schuster

seattle area

independent bookstores

book sales

account management

author events

salary $80,000–$90,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• Broad Based Ownership program.

Why this role

The role covers the Pacific Northwest and includes frequent in-person bookstore visits, trade shows, and author-event support.

About the employer

Simon & Schuster is hiring for this role. Industry: Book Publishers. Sector: 51.