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Field Sales Representative

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SUMMARY:

The Field Sales Representative will be responsible for selling Hachette Book Group and Client publisher titles to a regional sales territory comprised of predominantly independent bookstores in the southeastern US.

The role of the Hachette Book Group Field sales representative is crucial to our success in the Field Sales Channel. The Sales Rep maintains the primary relationship with our independent bookstore accounts. Our goal is to have each rep become their accounts’ point of contact for all things Hachette, forging relationships based on trust, open and timely communication, and a strong knowledge of our lists and processes.

Location: This role will be based in the southeastern states and report to the Field Sales Director.

How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume and a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with established accounts and develop new accounts within the territory and maintain current and accurate account profiles.

Present, sell, and place orders for frontlist titles during seasonal sales appointments. Appointments will be in person with some via phone, as needed.
Keep accounts informed about changes to the list, special offers and publicity, assist accounts with promotions and coop advertising, and other efforts to provide excellent service to booksellers.
Responsible for regular sales reporting, and feedback on titles, promotions and sales.
Responsible for achieving individual and company budget goals
Act on behalf of accounts with other internal departments, such as Marketing, Publicity, Customer Financial Services, etc., while maintaining company policies.
Collaborate with the other field and telephone sales colleagues on projects as needed.

Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of the breadth of the Hachette catalog and stay abreast of current publishing trends
Conduct regular backlist reviews for stores in your territory, with an emphasis on maximizing sales growth.
Develop account-specific promotional and marketing plans to support publisher programs and priority titles.
Attend and participate in meetings and share ideas and opportunities that will help grow our business. Meeting attendance will be both virtual and in person.
Attend regional trade shows, Rep Pick nights in your territory, occasional author events, and other industry events as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

At least 6 years of proven sales experience, with a strong background in trade publishing, bookselling, or a related field.

Effective communication skills, both oral and written, ability to exercise good judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills in all aspects of business.
Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and work well in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work and demonstrate good follow up and follow through.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to participate as a team member within the sales department and the company.
Comfortable with extensive car and air travel and have a valid driver’s license.
Enthusiasm for books and reading is a must.
PC skills using Microsoft Word and Excel, and familiarity with Edelweiss are required.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

The compensation range for this position is $62,000-$72,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects. 

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  

Associate Manager, Social Media Community Engagement

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Macmillan is seeking a social-savvy, creative, and highly organized Associate Manager, Social Media Community Engagement to lead day-to-day community management and growth as part of our Consumer Insights, Marketing & Analytics (CIMA) team. Reporting to the Director, Social Media & Community Growth Strategy and working closely with the Manager, Social Media Content, the Associate Manager will bring content and community together, finding creative ways to spark conversation, extend the reach and impact of social content, and build momentum around books and authors. The role will also collaborate with publisher marketing teams to identify cross-promotion opportunities, coordinate seasonal social plans, and amplify priority titles and campaigns through thoughtful community engagement.

What You'll Do:

Lead day-to-day community management across Macmillan Publishers and Fablelistik Editions branded social channels, cultivating distinct, engaging voices for each and building meaningful connections with readers, authors, creators, and partners through authentic, real-time conversations that spark dialogue and strengthen community.
Develop and grow each social community with clear goals around engagement, retention, follower growth, and conversion, aligning activity with campaign priorities and community insights.
Collaborate closely with the Manager, Social Media Content to ensure content and community strategies work together to amplify campaigns, storytelling, and engagement across platforms.
Develop and execute community engagement plans with publisher marketing teams and Corporate Communications, coordinating cross-promotion and social collaborations around major publishing moments, events, and seasonal opportunities to amplify reach and visibility.
Co-manage content calendars, incorporating key seasonal moments, major book-buying opportunities, and frontlist support strategies to drive visibility and engagement.
Create social content for select community-driven opportunities as needed.
Bring community insights into broader CIMA initiatives, supporting social commerce and paid social engagement and sharing community response and sentiment to inform campaign strategy.
Use social listening and analytics tools to track sentiment, community behavior, engagement, and growth against global KPIs, translating key learnings into recommendations for social strategy and campaign planning.
Stay current on evolving community behaviors and platform engagement practices, bringing creative, data-informed recommendations that strengthen community strategy.

What You'll Bring:

Proven success managing real-time engagement and growing social communities, particularly on TikTok and Instagram, with a strong understanding of community behavior and platform dynamics.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain distinct brand voices, adapting tone and messaging across different social communities and contexts.
Experience using social listening, analytics, and management tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Meltwater, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or equivalent), with the ability to analyze engagement, sentiment, and community behavior and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Familiarity with AI and automation tools that enhance social listening, community management, and engagement analysis.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, seasonal campaigns, and fast-moving social conversations.
A creative, empathetic communicator with sharp editorial instincts and a strong understanding of fandoms, reader communities, and the conversations that shape them.
Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally and building strong relationships across teams.
On the pulse of the evolving social media landscape, with a strong understanding of emerging platforms, technologies, and changing community behaviors.
Genuine passion for books, fandoms, and the intersection of reading and social media.
3–4 years of experience in social media marketing, with demonstrated hands-on experience in community management, ideally within publishing, entertainment, lifestyle, or a creative consumer brand.

Salary range: $64,000-$68,000.

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.

Marketing Manager - Audio

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Macmillan Audio seeks a creative and collaborative Marketing Manager to strategize, launch, and execute high-impact, title-level marketing campaigns across a robust audiobook catalog. You will serve as a key ambassador for our audio list, presenting innovative marketing plans directly to authors and agents, and collaborating closely with publicists and internal book teams across Macmillan imprints. Title marketing responsibilities span a variety of genres, from adult to kids, fiction to nonfiction, and mystery/thriller to SFF.

The ideal candidate brings superior project management skills, exceptional poise and confidence, agile problem-solving abilities, and a track record of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do:

Drive the concept, creation, and execution of creative and effective title marketing campaigns across a high volume of audiobooks across all genres.
Strategize advertising, organic social media, influencer outreach and audiobook-focused growth initiatives to generate strong consumer and industry buzz and impactful sales results.
Manage, track, and optimize title-specific marketing budgets to ensure maximum efficiency and impact.
Support and build strong relationships with authors and agents, helping them amplify the audiobook format to their audiences.
Collaborate closely with producers, publicists, digital accounts, and imprint marketing groups to ensure seamless alignment and maximum awareness across all book formats.
Present marketing strategies and campaign pitches with confidence in weekly department meetings, cross-imprint meetings, and meetings with authors, agents, and publishing partners.
Demonstrate strong leadership and a strategic vision that elevates the audiobook format and fosters effective communication across teams.

What you'll bring:

Exceptional presentation, public speaking, and communication skills, with the poise to pitch ideas to both internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities to manage a large volume of titles simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to build inventive, out-of-the-box creative campaigns tailored to diverse book genres.
Agile mindset with the capability to evaluate campaign analytics and pivot strategies in real time.
A highly collaborative team player who thrives when working across teams.
A deep passion for the evolving audiobook and publishing landscape.
5-7 years marketing experience in publishing
College degree or related experience

Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.

National Account Manager, Digital Sales

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Quarto Publishing Group USA
Location: New York, NY or Beverly, MA (Hybrid)

About the Role

Are you passionate about digital commerce, data-driven growth, and connecting readers with great books? We're looking for a National Account Manager, Digital Sales to join our expanding Online Sales team and play a key role in shaping the future of our digital publishing business. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to drive revenue, readership, and discoverability across major digital retail channels, with a primary focus on Amazon Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.

You'll combine strategic account management, promotional planning, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to identify growth opportunities and maximize the performance of our adult and children's publishing programs. Working closely with sales, marketing, editorial, publicity, and publishing teams, you'll help bring books to readers through innovative digital promotions, pricing strategies, and merchandising initiatives.

We're seeking a commercially minded, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and is excited by the evolving digital marketplace. If you have experience in e-commerce, account management, digital publishing, or online retail and are eager to make a measurable impact in a growing area of the business, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Digital Account Management & Growth

Own day-to-day sales management of assigned digital accounts and programs, with primary responsibility for Amazon Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.
Develop and execute account strategies designed to grow digital revenue, improve discoverability, expand readership, and increase participation in high-value promotional opportunities.
Build productive relationships with account contacts and serve as the internal expert on account priorities, programs, tools, policies, and evolving business opportunities.
Identify and pursue new digital sales opportunities, including seasonal promotions, price promotions, merchandising programs, subscription and reading programs, backlist campaigns, and other account-specific initiatives.
Evaluate opportunities across additional e-book and digital retail partners as assigned, helping the company broaden and strengthen its digital sales business.

Sales Planning, Analysis & Reporting

Monitor sales, revenue, downloads or reads, promotional performance, market trends, and other relevant account metrics; translate findings into clear recommendations and action plans.
Establish benchmarks and KPIs for the digital business and provide regular reporting on performance, risks, and opportunities.
Analyze title-, category-, imprint-, and campaign-level results to identify patterns that can strengthen future publishing, pricing, metadata, and promotional decisions.
Maintain accurate sales plans, promotional calendars, account submissions, and internal reporting, and contribute to monthly, seasonal, and annual planning.

Promotions, Metadata & Discoverability

Create a disciplined digital promotional strategy across frontlist and backlist, ensuring that opportunities are evaluated, submitted, tracked, and reviewed for effectiveness.
Partner with Marketing, Publicity, Editorial, and Publishing to connect digital promotions to broader title campaigns, author activity, seasonal themes, media attention, and consumer demand.
Collaborate with internal metadata, production, and operations teams to help ensure that digital editions have accurate product information, pricing, availability, categorization, and supporting assets.
Recommend pricing and promotional approaches based on account insights, comparable-title performance, category trends, and business objectives.
Develop scalable ways to surface opportunities across a large and varied backlist, including thematic campaigns and data-informed title selection.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Represent Digital Sales in relevant publishing, marketing, and sales meetings, bringing a clear commercial point of view and actionable marketplace insight.
Communicate account developments, promotional learnings, and emerging digital trends across the organization.
Partner closely with the Senior National Account Manager to align digital and physical online sales strategies, share account intelligence, and support the overall growth of the Online Sales channel.
Contribute digital sales analysis and perspective to acquisitions, title positioning, launch planning, and backlist development as appropriate.
Document processes and recommend improvements that make digital account management more efficient, consistent, and effective.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Approximately 3–5 years of relevant sales, account management, e-commerce, digital publishing, or related commercial experience; publishing experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success managing accounts, growing revenue, developing promotions, or using data to identify and pursue commercial opportunities.
Strong understanding of the e-book marketplace and digital retail environment; direct experience with Amazon Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, or comparable platforms is highly desirable.
Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and promotional calendars independently.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with reporting, analytics, and business intelligence tools preferred.

All salaries and salary ranges posted by The Quarto Group may vary depending on experience, skills, location, and like considerations.
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons. Generous health benefits, including medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, and more. 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer. Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

*All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.

QuartoUS is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply. All applicants should be authorized to work in the United States. Quarto does not provide sponsorships.

Associate National Account Manager, Trade

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Quarto Publishing Group USA
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

About the Role

Join as an Associate National Account Manager, Trade and play a key role in driving the success of our books across major retailers including Books-A-Million and Barnes & Noble. In this dynamic, relationship-focused role, you'll partner with sales, marketing, publishing, and demand planning teams to develop account strategies, identify growth opportunities, analyze market trends, and bring great books to readers nationwide. If you're passionate about sales, data-driven decision making, and the publishing industry, this is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact. This position reports to the Director, Trade Sales, working out of Quarto’s NYC office on a hybrid schedule.

What You'll Do

Account Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for Books-A-Million, nurturing strong relationships with key account stakeholders.
Develop and execute tailored account plans to drive growth and achieve sales objectives.
Collaborate with frontlist buyers, category managers and liaisons to ensure appropriate product assortment, inventory levels, and promotional support across the account.
Work with the National Account Manager, Trade, to support and facilitate growth at Barnes & Noble.

Sales Strategy and Execution

Identify sales opportunities and develop strategies to increase revenue and market share within Books-A-Million.
Collaborate with marketing and publishing teams to design and implement promotions, seasonal programs, and featured displays.
Conduct regular business reviews with the account, presenting sales data, competitive insights, and performance analyses.
Liaise with editorial, marketing, and production teams to ensure timely delivery of titles, effective marketing support, and clear communication of account needs.

Forecasting and Inventory Management

Work closely with the demand planning team to forecast product demand and manage inventory flow.
Monitor sales trends, stock levels, and reorder points to maximize availability and minimize stock-outs or overstock situations.

Market and Competitive Intelligence

Stay current on market trends, competitive titles, and emerging authors to inform account strategy.
Provide feedback to internal teams on market shifts and customer preferences.

Data Analysis and Reporting

Analyze POS data, sales trends, and market insights to optimize assortment, promotions, and placement strategies.
Provide regular reporting on account performance, key metrics, and competitive positioning to management.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

3+ years of sales or account management experience, preferably in book publishing or a related industry.
Strong negotiation skills, data analysis expertise, and proficiency with sales tracking and forecasting tools.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis. Experience with Microsoft 365 applications and presentation tools such as PowerPoint and Canva. Familiarity with sales reporting, POS data, and forecasting systems preferred.
Some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant sales experience preferred.
Experience analyzing Circana BookScan or comparable retail sales data preferred.

All salaries and salary ranges posted by The Quarto Group may vary depending on experience, skills, location, and like considerations.
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons. Generous health benefits, including medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, and more. 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer. Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

*All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.

QuartoUS is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply. All applicants should be authorized to work in the United States. Quarto does not provide sponsorships.

Bookstore Manager

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The North Star is seeking a Bookstore Manager

This is a hands-on role managing the day-to-day operations of the bookstore and working closely with the owners as well both the front-and back-of-house teams. You will create and maintain publisher relationships, hire, schedule and supervise bookselling staff, maintain the organization and presentation of the sales floor, oversee displays and face-outs, create ordering and restocking lists, manage inventory and budgeting, and support author talks including VIP authors, signings, and other literary events.

We are seeking passionate and skilled candidate interested in launching a historic space that is sure to become iconic.

Responsibilities

Staff & Store Operations

In consultation with owners, hire, train, onboard and manage bookselling staff, including weekly scheduling and day-to-day supervision.
Partner with ownership and the general manager on hiring, and conduct six-month and annual performance reviews for bookselling staff.
Maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming bookstore floor.
Work with social media and general manager for event, bookstore and book promotion.
Provide exemplary and thoughtful customer service.

Inventory & Bookselling

Oversee receiving, inventory, special orders, online orders, and shelving through Square and book supplier systems.
Collaborate with ownership on title selection and bookstore displays.
Monitor stock levels and identify ordering needs.
Create new book release displays weekly
Coordinating with ownership and booksellers on new book displays, faceouts, staff picks, etc.
Facilitating author stock signings as needed
Recovering the bookselling floor during each shift by gathering and restocking items, straightening bookcases
Receiving Books

Processing any new books received by our book suppliers.
Processing special orders as they are received
Shipping online or special orders
Reshelving received books

Merchandising

Maintain engaging displays, face-outs, staff picks, and new-release features.
Coordinate author stock signings as needed.

Events

Create and support author talks, signings, and other in-store literary events, including managing appropriate event staffing and coordination..
Liaise with authors and publicists and assist with event setup and breakdown.

Qualifications

At least two years of bookstore management experience.
Strong knowledge of books, bookselling, and inventory management.
Experience with industry platforms such as Edelweiss, Ingram, and Pubnet.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting author events.
Experience with the Square POS system is a plus.
Lover of literature and excellent customer service skills.
Ability to multi-task and be self-sufficient and adapt as needed.
Confident leader with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
The ability and willingness to perform some manual labor, such as lifting boxes, carrying items and occasionally standing for the entire shift.

Salary: $65,000-70K.

Three paid holiday annually
10 days of paid sick leave
Potential for annual bonuses based on profitability

To apply, please email: info@northstarbooksbar.com

Children's Marketing Coordinator

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Help us make sure every child has a favorite book

About the role

We are looking for an organized, creative and enthusiastic Children’s Marketing Coordinator to join our North American team.

Working closely with our North American Marketing Manager, you will help bring Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing titles, series and brands to life in the US market. You will coordinate marketing campaigns across consumer, retailer, digital and industry channels, support our authors and illustrators, and help grow the visibility and discoverability of our books.

This is a varied and hands-on role for someone who loves children’s books, enjoys turning ideas into action and is comfortable juggling multiple campaigns and deadlines. You will work closely with colleagues across North America and Australia, contributing to both local campaigns and broader international initiatives.

What you’ll be doing

Coordinate marketing campaigns for priority children’s titles, series, authors and illustrators.
Create and adapt campaign materials across digital, retailer, consumer and industry channels.
Help grow HGCP North America’s social media presence and build engaged audiences around our books and brands.
Coordinate review copies, influencer mailings, awards submissions and promotional activity.
Support author and illustrator events and other marketing opportunities.
Develop Amazon A+ content and support ecommerce and discoverability initiatives.
Maintain campaign schedules, assets and marketing databases, while tracking results and learnings.
Work closely with publishing, marketing, publicity, sales and metadata colleagues across North America and Australia.

About you

You will ideally bring:

One to two years’ experience in children’s book marketing, publishing, media, communications or a related marketing role.
A genuine interest in children’s books and an understanding of children’s audiences.
Strong written communication and content development skills.
Experience supporting campaigns across digital, consumer, retailer or industry channels.
Excellent organization and attention to detail.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Confidence working across different teams, systems and digital platforms.
A collaborative, proactive and curious approach.
Familiarity with the North American book market would be highly regarded.

What we offer

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
401(k)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Generous paid time off

This position is based in our Berkeley, California office.

Book Sales Manager

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In-office Book Publishing Sales Manager position is available for full time employment.'

Responsibilities

Work closely with Sales and Marketing Director to create and manage the seasonal selling schedule and prioritize sales initiatives for the selling season.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with key distributors to maximize sales opportunities with bookstores, libraries and gift markets.
Present titles and lists to various accounts and rep groups.
Analyze title and customer performance to identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure sales presentations and promotional materials are available for all sales reps.
Work with marketing department on seasonal sales materials, including specific materials for reps and regional shows.

Experience

Bachelor’s Degree
2-3 years’ book sales work experience
Computer skills including Excel
Communication skills both verbal and written
Able to prioritize workload, time management and delegation
Open-minded, innovative, proactive self-starter who can work well independently yet flourishes in a collaborative environment
Flexibility in daily/monthly tasks
Must relocate before start date

Working in our US Headquarters in North Clarendon, Vermont, we offer:

Hybrid work schedule, 3 days physically in the office and 2 days remote
Competitive salary & Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Administered Company 401(k) plan
Annual Incentive Plan

Bookselling Supervisor

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Overview

Harvard Book Store is looking for Bookselling Supervisors to staff our newly announced second location due to open in Fall 2026 in historic downtown Boston. We are seeking Supervisors with a passion for literature to provide strong leadership and a consistently high level of customer service. Primarily, Supervisors manage a responsive, efficient, and productive sales floor. To do so, Supervisors act as booksellers, staff trainers, troubleshooters, and advisors to managers. Bookselling Supervisors will report to the Store Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Supervisors should expect a variety of tasks every day, covering all store operations from receiving shipments of books as they come in the door, to ringing up sales of books for customers on the way out the door. This position requires active communication, flexibility, and coordination with other staff and supervisors. Supervisors will motivate booksellers to accomplish all the things necessary to the store’s functioning, and will have an ability to respond to suddenly changing circumstances in staffing or emergencies.

In conjunction with the Store Managers, Supervisors in this role will work with new booksellers in their first weeks on basic knowledge and grasp of procedures. They will also work with longer-term booksellers on procedures and customer relations.

It is essential that Supervisors are active in the daily opening and closing of the store and are available to work a variety of shifts including morning, evening, and weekend shifts.

Daily work consists of some combination of the following tasks. These responsibilities include but are not confined to:

Operating iMrchnt, our point of sales and inventory system, to search for books, create and check up on the status of special orders, and ring in sales.
Scheduling of daily tasks and shift schedules.
Maintaining the organization of all products in a timely and accurate manner, including event stock, daily inventory, and customer orders, ensuring stock is accurately sorted and shelved within 24 hours of its receipt.
Responding calmly and courteously to customer questions or complaints over the phone and at our Information Desk. Staff at our stores may answer hundreds of questions a day.
Training and coaching staff on all procedures, systems, and practices.
Consulting with Managers and other Supervisors on store improvements and staff performance in a fair-minded, impartial, and discreet manner.
Attending to staffing needs and emergencies for all weekly shifts, including regular opening, closing, and weekend shifts, and directing staff in functions for preparing the store for the day or shutting down at night.
Overseeing financial functions including daily reporting to the Controller’s office and coordinating cash replenishment.
Assembling, disassembling, and maintaining displays, in coordination with the Managers, Marketing, and Buyers.
Unloading and organizing all delivered mail and packages.
Accurately processing and routing paperwork and data management in iMrchnt inventory system.
Boxing, shipping, and recording of returns and customer orders.
Working with both the controller’s office and our vendors to track and rectify errors in shipping, billing, or credit in receiving or returns.
Maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of all relevant work spaces and store bathrooms, including stocking essential supplies for the store’s daily operations.
Occasionally serving wine and beer at events (TIPS certification will be provided for all employees serving alcohol).
Additional duties as requested.

Experience

An ideal candidate will have:

A passion for books.
Experience in retail or the book industry, especially in customer service roles. While not a strict requirement, this is strongly preferred.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Reliability, honesty, diligence, and punctuality.
A keen eye for detail with strong organizational skills.
Comfort working with or learning Google Workspace, Slack, and iMrchnt–our inventory management software.
The ability to cooperate and coordinate with other staff and departments.
The capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The ability to stand for long periods of time and lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
For the purposes of serving wine and beer at events, applicants must be 21 and older.

We recognize that many women, members of historically marginalized or underrepresented groups, and those with untraditional backgrounds may be less likely to apply when they do not possess all ideal skills and experience. We encourage applicants to apply if they meet most, if not all, skills and experience.

Benefits and Schedule

Pay: Starting wages begin at $17.50 per hour. Weekend shifts will be earned at a premium 1.25 times the regular wage.

Schedule: This full-time, 40 hours per week hourly position. Weekend and evening availability is required; booksellers will not work every weekend or evening, but all our staff work a variety of shifts each month.

Benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; vacation, sick, and personal paid time off; a store discount; and a company-managed 401K. This is a union eligible position, represented by United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.

How to Apply

Harvard Book Store is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants regardless of ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Fill our PDF application at harvard.com/about/employment and send it in to unionstreetmanager@harvard.com. Resumes and cover letters can be submitted as supplemental materials.

Bookseller, Children's Dept

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The children’s department at Mrs. Dalloway’s has a reputation of being a positive, all-inclusive, inviting environment in which families, teachers, and children can be confident in obtaining knowledgeable, targeted guidance from experienced Children’s Specialists. The department contains an expertly-curated collection of books for ages ranging from 0 to 17. The best candidate for this position is a passionate, personable individual with current children’s reading expertise, has a positive, approachable demeanor, is organized, works well both with a team and independently, and is eager to take on new challenges.

Position: Part-Time (18-24 hours per week) including weekends

Compensation: $20.00/hr - $22.50/hr, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Generous employee discount, access to Advanced Reader Copies, Paid Sick Leave

Essential Functions:

Provide exemplary customer service: interact with customers asking appropriate questions to gain an understanding of their book needs and preferences; provide appropriate book recommendations. Must have current knowledge of children's reading trends and interests for ages 0-17.
Process point-of-sale purchases, and complete register transactions accurately; provide gift wrapping, when requested.
Organize inventory on shelves and displays, ensuring that stacks are neat and arranged as expected.
Assist Children’s Specialist team with merchandising, subscription administration, bulk orders, staff recommendations, and operational duties as requested.
Assist with event planning including the organization, coordination and marketing of book signings, in-store author events, and offsite author visits.
Maintain a neat and clean store environment which might include general cleaning duties such as vacuuming, dusting, and emptying trash.
Other responsibilities and projects as requested.

Competency/Position Requirements:

Enthusiastic, energetic, experienced, approachable
Driven to complete tasks with speed, accuracy and attention to detail
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills both verbal and written with people of all ages
A self-starter who takes initiative
Physical Requirements: Able to lift boxes 10-30 lbs, climb up and down a stepladder, stand for long periods of time.
Weekend and evening event availability
Proficient with basic computer skills. Spreadsheet fluency and Canva experience is a plus.
Bookstore, book industry, and/or retail experience is preferred.

Content Marketer/Merchandiser

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

About the position:

Chirp is looking for an analytically-oriented book lover with 2+ years of professional experience to join the Content team. They’ll be responsible for curating and merchandising books for our large community of audiobook lovers, and managing content curation processes across the team.

Here’s an example of what someone can expect to accomplish in their first year in the position:

Source and review audiobook submissions from our author and publisher partners and choose which deals will perform best with our members, making data-driven decisions based on internal trends and industry research
Curate, categorize, and merchandise books across the Chirp website, emails, and other placements to create an engaging experience and make it easy for readers to find something they’ll love
Plan and implement content strategy for monthly themed sales
Plan, monitor, and manage curation processes to ensure team hits its goals
Write, edit, and proofread enticing error-free copy for books and other book marketing content, matching Chirp’s brand voice and encouraging readers to click and buy
Identify curation, merchandising, and operational opportunities and collaborate within the Content team and across teams to drive change

Ideal candidates for this position will:

Feel comfortable with data-driven decision-making and owning success metrics
Be familiar with a wide range of book genres and categories and comfort working with books/genres they are less familiar with
Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
Enjoy working collaboratively and cross-functionally with other teams
Work autonomously and balance competing priorities effectively
Have outstanding professional written and verbal communication skills
Have excellent copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills
Be excited to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Salary & benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $58,000 - $65,000 annually. The salary offer will be commensurate with experience, and will be adjusted within or around this range based on the candidate who ultimately joins our team. Total compensation also includes stock option awards and competitive benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401k, generous paid parental leave, and take-what-you-need paid time off.

Remote work flexibility

Please note: for this role, we are only considering candidates who are located in MA, NY, RI, ME, PA, IL or MD.

Our team has choose-where-you-work flexibility that allows you to choose a predominantly remote, hybrid, or in-office setup at our office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We’ll help each team member figure out the work set up that’s best for them, including WFH equipment or a dedicated desk space in our office.

Most of our teams currently operate with a hybrid model, with some people working full- or part-time from the office, and some from home. We value and prioritize collaboration across mediums and spaces, and we invest in ensuring that meetings and other forms of collaboration are set up with equal access regardless of where you work.

Our interviewing philosophy

Our goal is to get to know you in a low-pressure, friendly environment--and to give you ample opportunity to learn more about us, too.

Our typical process includes these types of experiences:

A resume screen and introductory phone call
A take-home exercise where you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your communication and problem-solving skills
Additional conversations with your potential future team members, the hiring manager, and People Operations

We personally review every application, and if we think there might be a fit, we’ll typically reach out via email within a couple weeks to start the conversation.

We will always do what we can to be flexible around your personal time commitments, deadlines, and general availability. We know that by joining our interview process, you’re trusting us with your time--so we’ll do our best to run a process for you that’s as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Your interview experience

If you’re worried that you’re not the perfect fit for a position, we want to let you in on a secret: we’re not looking for one perfect candidate. We’re looking to get to know a wide range of candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and interests. If a position excites you, we encourage you to apply.

Pubmark strives to be an inclusive workplace and we value learning from different perspectives. We seek to foster an environment filled with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Finally, our goal is to create an environment where you can interview at your best. If we can provide any assistance or accommodations during your time with us, please let us know at accommodations@bookbub.com. All requests are treated as privately as possible and have no impact on candidate eligibility.

Adult Buying Lead

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Job Title: Adult Buying Lead

Department: Buying

Reports To: Buying Manager

SUMMARY: The Adult Buying Lead helps curate and develop the store’s book inventory, balancing financial goals with BookPeople’s mission. This role project manages the publisher co-op program, coordinates the book club program, and supports event planning. They're accountable for section-level performance, including inventory turnover, in-stock levels, margin contribution, GMROI, and co-op dollars secured against target.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS & KEY METRICS

Success in this role will be measured by:

Improvement in overall inventory turnover and reduction in aged inventory across select sections.
Maintenance of target in-stock levels for high-velocity and priority sections.
Growth in section-level revenue and margin contribution.
Improvement in Gross Margin Return on Inventory Investment (GMROI).
Reduction in excess inventory in select sections.
Alignment of inventory investment with annual budget and cash flow targets.
Return rates for select sections
Co-op dollars secured vs. targeted amount

BUYING DUTIES:

Buy front and backlist inventory for select sections, as determined by the Buying Manager
Order all pre-arranged stock for signings
Place orders for pre-order campaigns in a timely manner, and track their status until received
Track sales on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Mark returns
Generate cycle count spreadsheets

PROJECT MANAGEMENT DUTIES:

Project manage and execute BookPeople’s publisher co-op programs
Coordinate with book club leaders to ensure timely ordering and merchandising of book club titles
Assist in planning and execution, including logistics and buying, for major events

ADMIN DUTIES:

Serve as the primary point person between the IM team and the buying team for coordinating store displays and other merchandising opportunities.
Assist the receiving department and other buyers as directed and as workload allows
Participate in yearly inventory
Work on bookfloor, as needed and scheduled by manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Minimum of four years of bookselling experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of the book industry, including publishers, distributors, frontlist and backlist titles, and industry sales cycles.
Experience using sales and inventory data to inform ordering, replenishment, and returns decisions.
Experience working with a bookstore inventory management or point-of-sale system.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and interpreting sales and inventory reports.

Preferred:

Demonstrated experience buying books for a bookstore.
Experience meeting with publisher representatives and reviewing seasonal catalogs.
Experience managing publisher co-op funds, claims, or reimbursement documentation.
Familiarity with inventory metrics, including sell-through, turnover, aged inventory, margin, returns, and GMROI.
Familiarity with Edelweiss and BookPeople’s inventory systems.

COMPETENCIES:

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to learn and use new systems accurately and efficiently.
Excellent time management skills, including ability to prioritize competing needs
Excellent self-motivation and ability to be self-sufficient
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including staying current on a busy inbox
Ability to adapt to evolving situations and handle change with patience
Ability to ask for clarity and/or help when needed
Works in the best interest of BookPeople and our community bound by books

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, including frequent keyboarding and data entry.
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the store during a shift.
Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and use step stools or ladders to access and merchandise inventory.
Ability to regularly handle books, cartons, and other store materials.
Ability to lift and carry boxes of books weighing up to 50 pounds, particularly during event setup, execution, and breakdown.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

STARTING WAGE: This is a non-exempt, hourly position. The starting wage is $19.25/hr.

LABOR GRADE: 5

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Full time in person in Austin, TX position. The regular workweek for full-time employees shall be five (5) days, a minimum of seven (7) consecutive hours per day. Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

BOOKPEOPLE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES:

Medical, Dental, and Vision health insurance
In-store and CoffeePeople discount
Birthday benefit: free book of your choice, plus time off or extra pay if you work that day
Extra pay on select special holidays worked (Customer Appreciation Day, Independent Bookseller Day, and the Saturday Before Christmas)
Two paid holidays: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, with early closure on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and a late opening on New Year's Day
Accrued sick leave and vacation time
Community partner discount
Priority access to author signing lines
Free audiobooks and advance reader copies
Free garage parking

EEO: BookPeople Inc. is an equal opportunity work environment and is considered an affirmative action employer. We are committed to hiring, promoting, and providing continual equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

General Manager

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

General Manager - Phoenix Books

Independent Bookstore Group — Vermont | 3 Locations
Full time, exempt (salaried)

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced, energetic, and innovative retail leader to oversee operations across our three Vermont bookstore locations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance the financial and operational discipline of a growing multi-site business with a genuine love for books and the communities we serve. You'll manage a team of roughly 40 employees across three store managers, own the company's P&L, and set the strategic direction for buying, merchandising, and customer experience across all locations.

This role reports directly to ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Strategic Leadership

Own full P&L across all locations — budgeting, margin management, payroll-to-sales ratios, and expense control
Deliver consolidated financial reporting and analyze site-by-site performance
Set and track annual revenue and profitability targets

Operations & Inventory

Lead company-wide buying strategy and publisher/vendor relationships, leveraging combined purchasing volume across sites
Oversee inventory allocation and stock transfer logistics between locations
Standardize POS systems, training programs, and merchandising standards while allowing for local flexibility at each site

People Leadership

Hire, coach, and manage performance for all site-level Store Managers
Set staffing and scheduling standards across a 45+ person team
Create and deliver trainings to all staff to support strong skill development
Build a consistent culture and set of operating practices across all locations

Community & Brand

Represent the business publicly and maintain relationships with local media, schools, and community organizations
Guide company-wide events and programming strategy (author events, book clubs, partnerships)
Travel regularly between all three sites

Qualifications

5+ years of retail management or bookstore experience, including multi-site operations
Proven experience managing a P&L at a comparable revenue scale
Proven experience and skill as a bookseller
Strong buying, merchandising, and vendor negotiation experience
Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and hold other managers accountable
Experience building and maintaining accuracy of POS systems and POS reporting (iMerchant experience preferred)
Bachelor's degree preferred
Passion for books and independent retail culture required
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel regularly between sites required

Compensation

$90,000 base salary plus performance bonus tied to consolidated revenue and margin targets

Location

Vermont. Work is primarily performed onsite at one of the stores, with regular visits to all three sites required several times per month. Remote work permitted approximately 20% of the workweek. Assistance with expenses to relocate to Vermont is negotiable.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to heather@phoenixbooks.biz. We look forward to meeting you!