Publishing Consultant

ADP, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + uncapped commissions

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Recognition awards, trips, and bonuses

Employee publishing discount

Job summary

Author Solutions is seeking Publishing Sales Consultants to work with authors worldwide from our Bloomington, Indiana base. The role focuses on consultative selling, closing publishing packages, and building lasting author relationships.

The position offers base salary with uncapped commissions, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional growth opportunities. A strong emphasis on goal achievement and customer-centric solutions is core to success.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of sales experience with remote/work-from-home exposure.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through.
• High school diploma; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with prospective authors to determine needs, offer publishing packages, and close sales.
• Maintain details in CRM tool and daily call activity as directed.
• Meet and exceed workflow needs and daily tasks.

Skills

Sales experience

B2C sales

CRM experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Publishing Consultant

Active Full Time Regular Sales Bloomington, IN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1100

Author Solutions is a world leader in the supported self-publishing industry. We are a global company, headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana. We offer a full array of publishing, marketing and book distribution services to a unique and valued customer - authors who have a story to tell.

We are excited to be adding experienced professional Publishing Sales Consultants to our growing organization. We are interested in individuals with successful B2C sales experience, who take ownership for their success, are goal oriented and driven.

Compensation is robust for those who are willing to work hard and have high expectations and personal goals. We provide extensive training and continued development opportunities. Our Publishing Sales Consultants develop lasting relationships with authors all around the world and play an important part in helping our author's dreams come true.

Does this sound like you?

• Strive for excellence and Thrive on winning
• Work to outperform others
• Manage opportunities and plan your day to optimize results
• Effortlessly create genuine connections with a variety of individuals, applying a consultative approach to the sales process
• Find yourself taking initiative without prompting
• Have 2-3 years previous sales experience, with remote/work from home sales experience
• Have a high school diploma; College Degree Preferred
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Have strong organizational skills and follow-thru

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consult with prospective authors to determine their needs and goals, offer appropriate publishing packages and close sales.
• Maintain details and information in CRM tool.
• Maintain a minimum number of daily calls and call activity as determined by sales leadership.
• Demonstrate self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
• Complete assigned tasks based on daily business needs and expectations.
• A rewarding full time position
• Base salary + uncapped commissions
• A full and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for recognition awards, trips, and other bonuses
• Receive professional growth opportunities regularly

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee (and Family) Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Publishing Discount

Author Solutions is registered to employ individuals in many, but not all states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Author Solutions is registered, you will not be considered for employment. Please contact the job recruiter to learn more about where we are registered.

It is the policy of Author Solutions LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Author Solutions LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Author Solutions is a world leader in the supported self-publishing industry. We are a global company, headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana. We offer a full array of publishing, marketing and book distribution services to a unique and valued customer - authors who have a story to tell.

We are excited to be adding experienced professional Publishing Sales Consultants to our growing organization. We are interested in individuals with successful B2C sales experience, who take ownership for their success, are goal oriented and driven.

Compensation is robust for those who are willing to work hard and have high expectations and personal goals. We provide extensive training and continued development opportunities. Our Publishing Sales Consultants develop lasting relationships with authors all around the world and play an important part in helping our author's dreams come true.

Does this sound like you?

Do you:

• Set demanding personal goals
• Strive for excellence and Thrive on winning
• Work to outperform others
• Manage opportunities and plan your day to optimize results
• Effortlessly create genuine connections with a variety of individuals, applying a consultative approach to the sales process
• Find yourself taking initiative without prompting
• Have 2-3 years previous sales experience, with remote/work from home sales experience
• Have a high school diploma; College Degree Preferred
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Have strong organizational skills and follow-thru

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consult with prospective authors to determine their needs and goals, offer appropriate publishing packages and close sales.
• Maintain details and information in CRM tool.
• Maintain a minimum number of daily calls and call activity as determined by sales leadership.
• Demonstrate self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
• Complete assigned tasks based on daily business needs and expectations.

Our Sales Consultants enjoy:

• A rewarding full time position
• Base salary + uncapped commissions
• A full and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for recognition awards, trips, and other bonuses
• Receive professional growth opportunities regularly

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee (and Family) Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Publishing Discount

Author Solutions is registered to employ individuals in many, but not all states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Author Solutions is registered, you will not be considered for employment. Please contact the job recruiter to learn more about where we are registered.

It is the policy of Author Solutions LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Author Solutions LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Eastern), and overtime is required.