Books Sales & Marketing Assistant

American Psychological Association; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

American Psychological Association (APA) is seeking a Books Sales and Marketing Assistant to support the teams responsible for APA Style, APA Books, and Magination Press. The role focuses on executing sales and marketing tactics, expanding reach, and driving revenue for our publishing line.

The successful candidate will learn quickly, be detail-oriented, and develop a deep understanding of our book content, both front and backlist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required related to sales, marketing, communications, writing, or branding
• One year or more of experience in Sales and marketing or publishing is a plus
• Desire to learn the craft of book publishing marketing and sales

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of sales and marketing plans
• Support tactical aspects of sales and marketing strategies and objectives
• Prepare and distribute internal news alerts
• Arrange distribution of review copies
• Design and uploads Amazon A+ content
• Create author flyers and other collateral
• Help with webinars and other presentations
• Deliver, review, and extract leads from author questionnaires
• Research sales and marketing opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office

Writing

Collaboration

Enthusiasm for books

APA mission understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in sales/marketing/communications/writing/branding

1+ year in Sales/marketing or publishing

Relevant publishing internship experience

Tools

Bookscan

Firebrand

Onix

Salesforce

Canva

Job description

Job Category: BD, Products, Marketing & Sales

Requisition Number: BOOKS003125

• Posted : September 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote
• Hourly Range : $30.77 USD to $40.51 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location

Washington, DC 20002, USA

Description

Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one-hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.

The Books Sales and Marketing Assistant assists with the tasks needed to execute sales and marketing tactics to expand the reach of APA Style, APA Books and Magination Press Children’s Books with the goal of increasing revenue and the reach of our marketing efforts and branding.

The successful candidate will:

• Support day-to-day activities necessary for the successful operation of the book sales and marketing department.
• Self-start and learn fast, contributing to how books are optimally sold and marketed
• Be detailed oriented
• Establish a deep understanding of our book content, both front and backlist

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required related to sales, marketing, communications, writing, English, or branding
• One year or more of experience in Sales and marketing or publishing is a plus.
• Relevant book publishing experience, which can include internships
• Desire to learn the craft of book publishing marketing and sales

Skills Required

• MS Office Suite
• Writing and editing proficiency
• Familiarity with Bookscan, Firebrand, Onix, Salesforce, and Canva is helpful
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative workplace
• Enthusiasm for books, publishing, and sales and marketing
• Understanding of APA’s mission and how it relates to the publishing program

Responsibilities

• Assists with the execution of sales and marketing plans
• Supports tactical aspects of sales and marketing strategies and objectives
• Prepares and distributes internal news alerts
• Arranges for the distribution of review copies
• Design and uploads Amazon A+ content
• Creates author flyers and other collateral
• Helps with webinars and other presentations
• Delivers, reviews, and extracts leads from author questionnaires
• Researches sales and marketing opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

About APA

The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 146,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.

APA offers a generous employee benefits program, includingRemote Work/Flexible Scheduling; a 401(k) option with employer matchof up to 4%; medical, dental, and vision insurance options and an outpatient mental health benefit; paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays; Family/Medical Leave; tuition assistance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); short- and long-term disability insurance; and more.

Job Location: Remote

APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.

Final candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment. Any required consent forms and additional information will be provided during the final stages of the hiring process.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.