Books Sales & Marketing Assistant

Advertising Producers Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation time

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

American Psychological Association is seeking a Books Sales and Marketing Assistant to support the execution of sales and marketing plans for APA Style, APA Books and Magination Press. The role emphasizes learning and collaboration within a 37.5-hour work week and remote-friendly setup.

The successful candidate will handle day-to-day sales/marketing tasks, build knowledge of book content, and contribute to revenue growth and branding efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• At least 1 year of sales/marketing or publishing experience is a plus.
• Experience in book publishing is beneficial.
• Desire to learn and grow in book publishing marketing and sales.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of sales and marketing plans.
• Support tactical aspects of strategies and objectives.
• Prepare and distribute internal alerts and materials.
• Distribute review copies to appropriate channels.
• Design and upload Amazon A+ content and author collateral.
• Assist with webinars and presentations and lead extraction.
• Research new sales and marketing opportunities.
• Optimize metadata for better reach.

Skills

MS Office

Writing

Editing

Collaboration

Enthusiasm for books

Understanding APA's mission

Education

Bachelor's degree

1 year+ experience in sales/marketing or publishing

Publishing experience

Desire to learn publishing marketing

Tools

Bookscan

Firebrand

Onix

Salesforce

Canva

Job 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
• Optimizes metadata
• 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.