Sales Associate Job at Barnes & Noble
Category: Marketing & Sales
EmploymentType: Full-Time
Location: NY-New York (Union Square)
LocationType: corporate
JobLocation: New York, New York 10003
JobSummary: The Sales Associate will provide sales and administrative support to the sales teams responsible for selling UNSQ & Co. books and products to the Mass channel (big box, chain, grocery, airport stores) and non-traditional book, Specialty outlets.
An employee in this position can expect an hourly starting rate between $25 and $27, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.
- Support the sales strategy for new and existing Mass and Specialty Channel accounts
- Provide administrative support including but not limited to preparing for sales presentations: running sales reports, creating custom catalogs, designing PowerPoint presentations, managing account portals, and organizing sales materials
- Provide forecasting and sales analyses for accounts on daily and weekly basis or as needed
- Work with Marketing to obtain best materials and timely information for sales presentations
- Manage and process orders from all Mass and Specialty Channel accounts; work closely with the inventory team to manage stock demands and order release timelines
- Collaborate with accounts on marketing plans and promotions
- Facilitate mailings of catalogs and book samples to accounts
- Evaluate market trends and be informed of market conditions, product innovations and competitor products
- Self- starter with drive to develop the role while proactively identifying and pursuing new revenue opportunities
- Attend regular company, department and seasonal meetings and provide relevant input
- Assist with special projects and finds ways to increase incremental revenue within accounts and with new accounts
- Building and maintaining strong relationships and knowledge of account base while addressing customer needs
- Excellent customer service and follow up skills
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be highly organized and can prioritize workload
- Proven ability to work in fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Interest in sales and book publishing required
- 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and Teams
EeoStatement: Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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