International Sales Assistant

Hachette Book Group is seeking an International Sales Assistant to join our International Sales team in New York, supporting our sales across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, India, and South Africa. The role involves managing sales materials, coordinating logistics for sales meetings, and maintaining accurate sales data while supporting communication with international representatives and distributors.ResponsibilitiesSupport the Associate Director of International Sales in managing closed market territories across Hachette Book Group imprints and distribution clientsPrepare title presentations, sales materials, catalogues, and seasonal sell sheets for international accounts and sales repsAssist in presenting frontlist, backlist, and promotional titles to international distributors, reps, and customers as neededCoordinate logistics and materials for seasonal sales meetings, go-to-market planning sessions, sales conferences, and international book fairsMaintain accurate sales data, account records, pricing information, and internal systemsTrack orders, sales activity, and inventory levels, flagging issues and opportunities to the Associate Director and relevant teamsAssist with sales forecasting, inventory planning, and allocation processes in collaboration with operations and supply chain teamsCompile regular sales reports and ad hoc analyses, including territory performance, title-level sales, and market trendsConduct competitive research, including pricing benchmarks, market share insights, and territory-specific intelligenceServe as a point of contact for international reps and distributors, supporting communication, follow-up, and international marketing initiativesSkillsPrior office experience, preferably in the publishing industryProficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel – Pivot tables, VLOOKUP)Experience with Canva and/or other design softwareHighly organized self-starter with the ability to multitask and meet deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communicationA passion for books and an interest in the global publishing landscapeLanguage skills a plusFamiliarity with Edelweiss, publishing contracts, and international distribution channels a plusBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionBasic and supplemental lifeShort-term and long-term disabilityAccidental death and dismembermentCritical illnessHospital indemnityLong-term careHealth and dependent care FSACommuter benefit planEmployee assistance programTuition reimbursementTravel assistance401(k)Discretionary bonus programPTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal servicesCompany OverviewHachette Book Group is a US trade publisher. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.hachettebookgroup.com.



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