Remote Sales Admin Assistant - Publishing

Macmillan Publishers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Publishers is seeking an assistant, sales role to provide essential administrative support across the Trade Sales Canada and International Sales divisions. You will be the primary contact for Directors and Account Managers, handling weekly reports, presentations, and coordinating ISBNs and bindery orders for key accounts.

Proficiency in MS Office is required, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and quick to learn new systems.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Canada: compile and send weekly POS reports from key accounts and prepare monthly/seasonal analyses.
• Canada: assist in preparing seasonal presentations.
• Canada: track Raincoast galley requests and order galley quantities.
• Canada and International: maintain C format grids; request ISBNs and ensure setup in Biblio.
• International: support sales trips and book fairs; follow up from account meetings.
• International: update account details and communicate required information.
• International: create and track special printings and bindery orders for key accounts.
• International: support department with various projects and account responsibilities.

Skills

Organization

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Macmillan Publishers is seeking an assistant, sales role to provide essential administrative support across the Trade Sales Canada and International Sales divisions. You will be the primary contact for Directors and Account Managers, handling weekly reports, presentations, and coordinating ISBNs and bindery orders for key accounts.

Proficiency in MS Office is required, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.