Sales Manager - Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Penguin Random House; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to drive sales across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This role involves developing and implementing sales strategies, managing relationships with wholesalers and retailers, and analyzing sales data to unlock growth potential. The ideal candidate will possess international sales experience, fluency in both English and German, and strong analytical skills. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and strategic thinking, and help expand market share in a vibrant and competitive landscape.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in international sales and knowledge of the German book trade.
• Fluency in both English and German is essential.

Aufgaben

• Sell to wholesalers and retailers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Analyze sales statistics to develop growth strategies.

Kenntnisse

International sales experience

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to travel internationally

Jobbeschreibung

Penguin Random House US' International Sales team is seeking a Germany based Sales Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, who will be selling the complete Random House and Penguin US lists, as well as our distribution clients within the assigned territory. The Sales Manager will be working within our Europe, Middle East, Africa sales team and will also regularly communicate with the New York office.

Responsibilities include selling to wholesalers, retailers and indirect accounts in the respective markets and developing and implementing sales strategies for specific title and budget goals and for growing our market share and account base in the region.

Other responsibilities include :

• Analyzing sales statistics to determine business growth potentials and strategies.
• Managing daily communication with accounts on a wide variety of customer issues, including orders, inventory, and local on-sale-dates and prices.
• Preparing marketing plans with customers on key titles and managing title submissions.
• Coordinating author events with publicists and local distributors.
• Suggesting publication strategies including specialized formats and printings.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements :

• International sales experience and knowledge of the German speaking book trade
• Fluency in English and German
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to travel internationally and locally by train or plane to conferences and to visit accounts, as needed