Bezirksleiter-Jobs in Deutschland

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