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Finance Director, Sales

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SUMMARY:

Hachette Book Group is seeking a strategic and highly analytical Finance Director to join our dynamic Sales organization. This is a highly visible leadership role that partners directly with the EVP of Sales and senior leaders across all sales channels to provide financial insight, strategic guidance, and decision support that drive business performance.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, collaborative, and proactive, with exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations. They will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoy partnering with leaders to solve problems, identify opportunities, and influence strategic decisions.

The position is based out of our NYC office on a hybrid schedule. Please note our current hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with the EVP of Sales to develop annual sales forecasts and inform department-wide strategy.
Prepare and lead monthly sales reporting and financial analysis for executive leadership, providing actionable insights into performance and trends.
Provide impact assessment and strategy recommendations for terms negotiations with major retail and distribution partners.
Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales leadership on compensation planning, including oversight and execution of the annual sales incentive program
Develop and manage the Sales department's annual operating budget and forecasts, providing ongoing variance analysis and expense management.
Analyze account profitability, promotional investments, and key financial benchmarks to support informed business decisions.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reporting for sales leadership and key stakeholders.
Partner cross-functionally to improve financial processes, reporting tools, and business analytics that enhance decision-making across the Sales organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

7+ years of progressive financial experience, preferably within the publishing, entertainment, or media industry.
Exceptional analytical background, with the ability to translate complex financial data into a clear narrative and actionable insights.
Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
Advanced Excel skills are essential (xlookup, index/match, pivots, etc).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The compensation range for this position is $125,000-150,000. 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, 2 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.

PUBLICITY, PROMOTION, EVENTS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Events Manager to lead and oversee a vibrant, high-profile cultural programming calendar at our bookstore. This role requires creativity, strong organizational skills, and a passion for literature, the arts, and community engagement.

SALARY: Starting at $50,000, commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, and execute a wide range of in-store cultural events, including author book launches, readings, panel discussions, and music concerts.
Manage customer outreach through website updates, blog posts, newsletters, and promotional materials for events.
Maintain an active presence on the sales floor, engaging with customers and demonstrating a strong knowledge of inventory.
Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, and corporate partners for event collaborations and special sales opportunities.
Generate revenue through event ticketing, sponsored lecture series, seasonal catalog advertising, and venue rentals.
Oversee the creation and coordination of window displays, including in-house designs, publisher-provided materials, and collaborations with guest curators.
Identify and engage corporate partners for paid promotional opportunities.
Coordinate and manage occasional off-site events.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in event planning, publicity, or promotions (book or cultural programming experience a plus)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation and interpersonal abilities
Proficiency with social media platforms and online marketing tools
Interest in and familiarity with literature, publishing, and the arts
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Computer literacy and comfort with standard office and marketing tools (Knowledge of Adobe Suite is a plus)

Assistant Manager, Bookstore

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The North Star is seeking an Assistant Bookstore Manager

This role helps lead the bookstore--overseeing daily operations, managing inventory and ordering, assisting with programming and creating a thoughtful, engaging experience for customers.

You’ll work on the floor making recommendations and supporting sales, while keeping the space organized and well-merchandised. You’ll also coordinate ordering and vendor relationships, support events, and help ensure the bookstore runs smoothly day to day. You must be obsessed with quality and the customer experience, making every customer encounter memorable.

Qualifications:
– 2–4+ years experience in a bookstore
– Strong knowledge of books and enthusiasm for literary culture
– Experience with inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
– Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
– Must take as the highest priority customer experience and service, quality and attention to detail

To apply please email: info@northstarbooksbar.com

Assistant Manager

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

House of Books, in Kent, CT, is hiring an Assistant Manager to help run bookstore operations in a town with a literary, arts-oriented, and engaged population.

Okay. Here is where I would ordinarily write out a long list of desired qualifications...but look, why bother? They're always the same, and if you're crazy enough to want to be an assistant manager in a bookstore, and you've actually WORKED in bookselling, you basically know the stuff you're going to have to do.

What I can offer an exceptional candidate: better-than-average pay, 401k, health insurance (including dental and vision), maybe other stuff I'm forgetting.

The number 1 thing I'm looking for is someone with some moxie. What do you want your job to be? Do you want to get experience with buying, or with events / marketing? Do you want to rule over the back room like blood-thirsty emperor? Let's talk. The right candidate can have a dramatic impact on what their own job will be.

This is NOT a remote position.

If you wish to apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a few book recommendations to ben@houseofbooksct.com (that's me!).

Senior Marketing Manager

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Crooked Lane Books/Alcove Press (CLB/AP) is seeking a process-driven, financially savvy Senior Marketing Manager to own our marketing and publicity operations and evolve the department into a high-velocity, data-backed growth engine. Managing an annual list of 110+ titles across two commercial imprints--Crooked Lane Books (crime fiction/thrillers) and Alcove Press (commercial fiction/romance/romantasy)--you will completely own our marketing execution pipeline, from distributor coordination and sales conference pitches to mailings and downpricing trees.

We are a flat organization that favors process and innovation over tradition, combining the speed of independent publishing with the powerhouse sales and distribution of Penguin Random House. In our flat, collaborative organization, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key initiatives and see the direct impact your work has on revenue growth. This position is the ultimate career accelerator for an ambitious professional looking to cultivate elite, full-stack operational mastery. If you are ready to expand your capabilities as a high-impact publishing professional and help construct the data-driven frameworks that drive our stories to the widest possible audience, join us.

Essential responsibilities:

Lead Title Campaign Architecture: Design, blueprint, and execute bespoke, full-funnel marketing and publicity strategies for Lead ("A-Title") frontlist releases.
Stakeholder Management & Communication: Personally lead onboarding and strategy calls for Lead authors and literary agents, securing alignment on mutual marketing and publicity milestones to set realistic, data-backed expectations.
Schedule Discipline: Enforce a 100% on-time delivery rate for all TI Sheets, metadata assets, and Sales Conference deliverables to our distributor.
Distributor Advocacy & Launch Optimization: Draft high-impact scripts, agendas, PowerPoint presentations, and Title Information Sheets for Seasonal Launches and retail positioning to secure distributor buy-in, while optimizing frontlist assets for organic search discoverability. Manage day-to-day communication with our distributor, keeping them informed on title updates, preparing reports, and coordinating the timely delivery of ad hoc requests.
Portfolio & Budget Control: Deploy the house’s marketing capital, taking full accountability for achieving monthly and yearly revenue goals by executing real-time reallocations to aggressively capitalize on frontlist breakouts and maintain strategic alignment with leadership.
Leadership & Workflows: Direct and mentor marketing and publicity staff to ensure the seamless, timeline-driven execution of core campaign logistics, including author onboarding, physical and digital galley distribution, influencer outreach, and award submissions.
Revenue Expansion: Execute monthly BookBub and retail downpricing trees while launching and scaling an elite Kindle Unlimited (KU) pilot program.

About you:

Bachelor’s degree or higher
3-5 years of trade publishing or media marketing experience, managing high-volume commercial fiction lists and handling distributor-facing launch ecosystems.
Systems-First Thinker: Proven ability to build and enforce linear tracking systems (Asana, Monday.com, master sheets) that seamlessly route 110+ titles simultaneously through a multi-stage funnel.
Data Modeling & Excel Expert: Mastery of XLOOKUP, pivot tables, nested formulas, and conditional data logic to track multi-channel spend against revenue lines; possesses a true math mind.
Secure AI Operator: High proficiency in prompt engineering (Gemini/ChatGPT/Claude) to accelerate high-volume metadata generation and data analysis, backed by an unyielding commitment to IP data security.
Algorithmic Copywriter: Exceptional writing skills with the capability to draft high-converting retail hooks, write persuasive conference scripts, and optimize KSPs for discoverability.
Confident Communicator: Builds strong working relationships, removes roadblocks, keeps projects on track, and sets clear expectations with authors and internal teams.
Performance Marketer: Deep, hands-on technical proficiency inside Amazon Ads Console (AMS) and Meta Ads Manager.

Associate Director/Director, Independent Channel Sales (NYC Hybrid)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Overview

We are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and collaborative Associate Director/Director, Independent Channel Sales to lead our field sales team of 8 reps and support our Independent Retail Channel, across both adult and children’s divisions. This role bridges sales strategy with day-to-day execution, serving as a key partner to senior leadership, and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is both a strong operator and a forward-thinking strategist--passionate about books, deeply familiar with the independent bookstore landscape, and energized by working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This role reports to the VP, Independent Sales & Wholesale.

Responsibilities

Channel Responsibilities

Partner with the VP, Independent Sales & Wholesale to execute strategic plans that drive growth and market share in the independent bookstore channel.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align sales efforts with publishing goals.
Analyze sales performance, market trends, and account-level data to identify new opportunities.
Contribute to seasonal sales planning, forecasting, and inventory projections.
Represent independent sales needs in cross-functional meetings.
Work closely with Retail Marketing and Publishing teams to align sales strategies with campaign goals.

Field Sales Team Support & Management

Lead and provide day-to-day support to a team of 8 field sales representatives reporting to this role.
Collaborate on new account support and growth with the Inside Sales Team, Sales Manager.
Serve as a central hub for communication, ensuring field and inside sales reps are equipped with timely updates, sales materials, and inventory insights.
Manage key programs such as indie terms, promotional campaigns, seasonal offers.
Develop and deliver compelling title presentations and selling tools tailored to independent bookstores.
Prepare and organize materials for sales meetings and seasonal conferences.
Ensure reps are aligned with internal timelines, priorities, and campaign strategies.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Collaborate with the VP, Independent Sales & Wholesale on channel reporting, including weekly sales updates, title performance, and market insights.
Develop and deliver actionable analysis on sales data, including comp title performance and overall channel health.
Partner with internal stakeholders to align reporting with publishing and sales objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5–8+ years of sales, publishing, or related experience, preferably within the independent bookstore channel.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting sales data and trends.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of communications, effectively prioritizing competing and often equal-urgency requests while maintaining responsiveness and accuracy.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Prior experience supporting or leading teams is a plus.
High level of organization and attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred.

Additional Information & Preferred Attributes

Hybrid work schedule (3 days/week in office).
Occasional travel required for industry events, conferences, and account visits.
Passion for books, reading, and the independent bookstore community.
Collaborative mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
Comfort with public speaking and presenting to internal and external audiences.
Innovative thinker with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$130,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

Assistant Store Manager

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Book RePort

We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager who is excited about books, community engagement, customer service, and helping a small business grow. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the culture and daily operations of a new independent bookstore.

Position Overview

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager and Ownership Team in overseeing daily bookstore and café operations. This role combines customer service, staff leadership, merchandising, inventory management, event support, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, customer-focused, and comfortable taking initiative. They should enjoy working with people, solving problems, and helping create a welcoming environment for customers and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

Serve as manager-on-duty when scheduled
Support and coach booksellers and café staff
Assist with employee training and onboarding
Help maintain a positive, collaborative workplace culture
Communicate operational needs and concerns to management

Customer Experience

Deliver exceptional customer service
Assist customers with book recommendations, special orders, and purchases
Resolve customer concerns professionally and effectively
Help promote memberships, events, book clubs, and store programs

Store Operations

Assist with opening and closing procedures• Support daily cash handling and POS operations
Monitor store presentation and merchandising standards
Receive, process, and shelve inventory
Assist with inventory management and stock replenishment
Help maintain store cleanliness and organization

Café Operations

Support café service during busy periods
Ensure cleanliness, food safety, and operational standards are maintained
Monitor café inventory and supply needs

Events & Community Engagement

Assist with author events, story times, book clubs, and community programs
Support event setup, execution, and breakdown
Help create a welcoming experience for guests and authors

Qualifications

Previous retail, bookstore, café, hospitality, or customer service management experience
preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership ability and sound judgment
Organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly wage ($23-$26 per hour, depending on experience)
Employee discount on books and merchandise
Complimentary coffee and tea during shifts
Paid sick leave in accordance with New York State law
Paid personal days after eligibility requirements are met
Opportunity to help build and grow a new independent bookstore from the ground up

Why Join Book RePort?

At Book RePort, we believe bookstores are essential community spaces. We value curiosity, kindness, inclusion, creativity, and lifelong learning. Every member of our team helps create a place where readers feel welcome and connected. If you are passionate about books, community, and creating exceptional customer experiences, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief note to jobs@bookreportny.com telling us why you would like to join the Book RePort team

Assistant Bookstore Manager

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Job Title: Assistant Bookstore Manager

Reports to: Bookstore Manager & Buyer

Core Responsibilities include everything as outlined for a bookseller role, plus:

Operations:

Manage daily store functions accurately and efficiently, including opening/closing procedures
Ensure completion of daily staff assignments and tasks, as assigned

Loss prevention:

Train staff in loss prevention and assist in identifying/correcting operational shrinkage
Document all incidents in the bookstore related to theft, vandalism, accident, and injury, communicate to Bookstore Manager and/or Retail Manager

Staff Management:

Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, and training booksellers, ensuring understanding and compliance to company standards, organizational goals and direction; including conducting disciplinary procedures as outlined in the handbook, if needed.
Responsible for the maintenance of daily/monthly work schedules to ensure that revenue and operational goals of the Bookstore are met, utilizing staffing & resources appropriately.
Collaborate with Bookstore Manager to create and maintain weekly staffing schedules for the bookselling team, making recommendations to Bookstore Manager & decisions as appropriate for scheduling and staffing levels to ensure operational & financial success in bookstore
Guide staff through training, informal discussions and performance evaluations, along with goal development plans
Ensure proper attendance and representation at national and regional industry conferences and meetings

Merchandising & Inventory:

Assist with displays and sectioning to enhance commercial appeal and discoverability
Assist in accurate inventory management, following up with appropriate parties (accounting, operations) when mistakes are found that need correcting
Analyze performance of specific categories, as assigned by Bookstore Manager & Buyer

Customer Engagement:

Provide personalized recommendations and create reading lists by theme/topic/subject
Make customer recommendation cards regularly

Customer Experience:

Model and uphold high standards of customer service, ensuring an inviting and organized store atmosphere.
Handle customer issues as they arise, and communicate them to the Bookstore Manager and/or Retail Manager
Collaborate with the Bookstore Manager & Buyer to plan and execute events (signings, book clubs, etc.)

Core Competencies:

Basic computer skills, including MS Office and the ability to learn new systems, like our Point of Sale system (Shopify/Emersoft) and other databases, as needed.
Creative problem-solver and self-starter

Able to work with minimal supervision after training
Show initiative to do what needs to be done, to the best of your knowledge and ability, even without explicit instructions.

A professional attitude in dealing with confidential and commercially sensitive information
Ability to effectively and compassionately support a direct report
Ability to ask clarifying questions, and help, when needed
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
Must have a comfort level interacting with children

Other requirements:

Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to be on your feet for hours at a time.
Nights and weekends required; hours and daily schedule will vary.

Hourly wage: $22.00 per hour

Benefits offered and perks of working for Letterpress Play & Books:

(30 hours+ employees) Health insurance including medical, dental, vision
Paid Time Off

Vacation accrual starting first day of employment (all statuses)
Sick leave available immediately upon start of employment (all statuses)
Holiday Pay available to 30 hours+ employees after 3 months of employment

Company paid parking
25% Employee discount on Letterpress Play + Books merchandise, gifts and books

Book discount goes up to 35% FOR BOOKS ONLY after 90 days of employment

Access to Advance Reading Copies (ARCs) as well as other industry exclusive opportunities!

Resumes will be accepted, with a cover letter, until job posting expires. The start date will be in early September.

Bookseller

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This position is a frontline position prioritizing customer service and optimizing book sales while representing Letterpress Play & Books and its goods, services and programs to the public. A bookseller is also responsible for the daily appearance of the store.

Core Responsibilities:

Customer service:

Customer service includes greeting customers and giving expert advice based on a strong knowledge of our store inventory based on determined customer needs.
Recommending and handselling books to customers, through making staff recommendations cards and verbally.
Enjoyment of being around and talking to people, and clearly communicating in person, on the phone, and via email.
A general awareness of the publishing industry will be extremely useful as will a helpful attitude, research skills, and the perseverance to find a book even when the customer isn’t able to provide a lot of information.

Operations:

Manage daily store functions, including opening/closing tasks
Point-of-sale transactions include sales, customer returns/exchanges, taking special orders and gift-wrapping.
Maintaining a comfortable bookstore environment including keeping the store clean, safe, and comfortable for customers and staff.

Duties include dusting, sweeping, cleaning bathroom facilities, trash, and recycling, as assigned

Assist with the facilitation of in-store and/or off-site events, including helping with inventory management/transport, giving a short introduction to an event, setting up/breaking down the event area, helping with A/V setup

Merchandising and Marketing:

Basic merchandising including: receiving inventory, shelving, creating displays, organizing books and other merchandise, and yearly inventory.
Participating in marketing and promotions includes contributions to social media, writing staff recommendation cards, and involvement in events and promotions, as needed.

Loss prevention:

Use of Point of Sale as trained, to ensure little to no operational loss
Awareness of customers behavior while in the bookstore, to protect company assets. Notify the manager if shoplifting is suspected.

Human Resources:

Arrive to work on time, ready to work.
Follow all LLP+B policies as outlined in the handbook.

Core Competencies:

Basic computer skills, including MS Office and the ability to learn new systems, like our Point of Sale system (Shopify/Emersoft) and other databases, as needed.
Creative problem-solver and self-starter

Able to work with minimal supervision after training
Show initiative to do what needs to be done, to the best of your knowledge and ability, even without explicit instructions.

Ability to ask clarifying questions, and help, when needed.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Must have a comfort level interacting with children.

Other requirements:

Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to be on your feet for hours at a time.
Nights and weekends required; hours and daily schedule will vary

Hourly wage: $18.00 per hour

Benefits offered and perks of working for Letterpress Play & Books:

(30 hour+ employees) Health insurance including medical, dental, vision
Paid Time Off

Vacation accrual starting first day of employment (all statuses)
Sick leave available immediately upon start of employment (all statuses)
Holiday Pay available to 30 hours+ employees after 3 months of employment

Company paid parking
25% Employee discount on Letterpress Play & Books merchandise, gifts and books

Book discount goes up to 35% FOR BOOKS ONLY after 90 days of employment

Access to Advance Reading Copies (ARCs) as well as other industry exclusive opportunities!

Resumes will be accepted, with a cover letter, until job posting expires. The start date will be in early September.

College Publishing Sales Representative, Oklahoma/Arkansas

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The College Department of W.W. Norton & Company--the largest and oldest independent and employee-owned publisher--produces textbooks and courseware for undergraduate studies in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Our success rests on developing content of unmatched quality to support course goals for all educational environments. We support equity-minded teaching that improves outcomes for members of every learning community. Reflecting cutting-edge pedagogy, flexible learning pathways, and best practices in accessibility, our carefully integrated materials work to help all students succeed.

We seek a goal-oriented College Publishing Sales Representative in our Oklahoma/Arkansas territory to promote our courseware and textbooks (print and digital) with undergraduate instructors.

Job Advantages and Highlights

Pride in Independence. Nortonians value reading, learning, and sharing ideas. We collaborate, innovate, and celebrate with a distinctive sense of shared purpose. Many of us have called Norton home for decades, if not our entire careers.
Variety. Because higher education sales work involves in-person meetings with college instructors, our Sales Representatives travel to the colleges within their geographic territory. They enjoy changes of scenery, exercise, and the opportunity to meet different challenges across a range of academic fields.
Intellectual engagement. Through consulting instructors about their course goals, teaching strategies, and educational challenges, our College Sales Representatives are exposed to ideas and information that span scores of subject areas. This is a perfect job for lifelong learners who love to read and thrive on discovery.
Camaraderie. Norton Representatives love driving sales success, but they also value exchanging ideas and discussing favorite books, music, travel destinations, etc. They come from diverse backgrounds, have wide-ranging interests, and embrace continuous learning.
Career development. Norton values promotion from within the organization, and professional advancement is priority. Our managers work to help foster each employee’s development around their identified strengths and professional goals.
Mentorship. In addition to training and guidance by a dedicated Sales Manager, our Sales Representatives receive support and collegiality from our mentorship program that pairs new employees with colleagues who are already experienced in their role.

Professional Responsibilities

Conduct roughly four college visits per week (during the regular academic year) with the aim of consulting between 10 and 15 professors on each allocated campus day.
Conduct virtual meetings with faculty during days not spent on campus.
Develop relationships with academic faculty by assessing their teaching challenges and demonstrating how Norton’s educational materials can provide solutions
Engage with instructors on campus through cold calls and scheduled appointments.
Familiarize oneself with major new titles and revised editions each year, as well as with competing texts.
Increase revenue and adoption rates for books and courseware within the defined sales territory.
Collaborate with colleagues on strategic plans for advancing priority sales opportunities.
Set tracking and revenue goals with guidance from sales management.
Identify opportunities, document related activities, and track progress using the company’s Salesforce-based customer relationship management tool.
Provide customer support to instructors who assign or wish to evaluate Norton’s course materials
Attend national and regional conferences
Overnight travel requires approximately 40%

The preceding list represents only the primary responsibilities associated with the position. Employees are required to perform other periodic activities as deemed necessary by Norton.

Compensation and Benefits

Currently available benefits include:

Total compensation, including discretionary bonuses, for this position is $50,000-$80,000. All salaries and salary ranges posted by Norton may vary depending on experience, skills, location and like considerations.
Company vehicle (insurance, maintenance, fuel, and personal mileage allowance) *
Reimbursement of qualified travel-related expenses
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more. Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
Profit-Sharing and 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer
Disability and life insurances
FMLA, parental, and other leave
Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs)
Company-provided laptop
Employee discounts on Norton books
Limited matching of employee donations to select non-profit organizations?

*Use of company car depends on driving record and eligibility.

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

Experience and Skills

Are you a good fit? If you are intellectually curious, self-motivated, competitive, resourceful, collaborative, organized, and persuasive, then the answer is yes!

We hire candidates at all career levels – from recent college graduates to those with years of experience. Ideal candidates have some successful employment or internship history in sales, marketing, editing, teaching, or roles that require customer interaction. Since learning outcomes and pedagogy vary substantially across from disciplines and subject areas, our Representatives must be nimble, devising creative, strategic solutions for instructors and ultimately increasing sales for Norton. Our College Sales Representatives must be able to sharpen their analytic and strategic skills daily.

Requirements

BA/BS degree and a valid driver’s license
Employment eligibility to work with W.W. Norton, Inc. in the US
Ability to travel by both car and airplane. Some overnight stays are necessary for campus visits, sales conferences, training, and/or professional development. (The amount of overnight travel for campus work varies by territory.)
Residence within or near the geographic territory that encompasses the sales accounts associated with the job. (Relocation can be a negotiated condition of employment.)
Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Senior Designer, Workman Publishing, Children's

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SUMMARY

Workman Publishing’s children’s department is seeking a creative and collaborative Senior Designer to join our dynamic team. This role will focus on developing innovative nonfiction trade and curriculum books for children across a wide range of formats—including board books, novelty, middle grade, graphic novels, activity books, and workbooks.

As a Senior Designer, you’ll play a critical role in shaping our list by creating standout designs for both original IP and brand extensions of beloved backlist titles. You will partner closely with editors, art directors, illustrators, and production teams to bring high-quality, visually engaging books to market.

Key responsibilities:

Design innovative, eye-catching covers
Ideate and develop full interior layouts for new projects
Develop brands and logo designs
Partner with the design staff, editors, and publisher to manage multiple book projects from start to finish
Researches and oversees freelance illustrators and designers
Prepare cover mechanicals, from initial layout to final production (working with production mangers on materials and setup; prepress, color correction, and file setup; reviewing, correcting, and approving proofs; and providing final files for print)
Prepare galley covers, following a similar process
Work with colleagues in the marketing department to create original promotional materials, including social media assets

Qualifications:

At least 5-7 years of design experience, primarily focused in book publishing
A strong portfolio demonstrating an eye for design, typography, and color, as well as sharp conceptual thinking and visual storytelling
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate on creative projects, present work, and discuss feedback in group settings
Experience in developing and designing series branding
Creativity, originality, willingness to experiment, learn, grow and share knowledge with the design and editorial teams
Understanding of the commercial market and design trends, branded series and commercial book covers
Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
Experience with prepress production, preparing files for 4-color printing using a PDF workflow
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work quickly and independently to meet deadlines

The compensation for this position is $70,000-$75,000. 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.

Join us at Workman Kids, where we’re growing our list with bold ideas, smart design, and a commitment to innovation that honors our Workman roots. If you’re excited by the opportunity to design books that spark imagination and curiosity in young readers, we’d love to hear from you.

Client Services Assistant

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Client Services Assistant will help W. W. Norton and our distributed client publishers bring to market hundreds of titles per year in categories as varied as literary fiction, art, comics, cookbooks, nonfiction, poetry, and children's books. This dynamic and highly collaborative role is unique in that it involves working not with a single publisher, but with all of our distinguished client publishers, which include New Directions, Fantagraphics, Thames & Hudson, Yale University Press, Harvard University Press, Akashic, The Experiment, Abbeville, Tilbury House, and more.

The Assistant is responsible for supporting Norton's Client Services department and facilitating a productive collaboration between Norton and our client publishers. This role involves working with our client publishers and colleagues in multiple departments within W. W. Norton and will enable the successful candidate to learn about many aspects of publishing and selling books. The role is fast paced and requires keen attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and creative problem-solving.

The Client Services team is looking for someone who can multitask extensively, set priorities and see bigger objectives, and find enjoyment working with many colleagues both internal and external. The Assistant will develop a deep understanding of and ideally a deep appreciation for our client publishers’ distinctive, award-winning, and bestselling books. While the Assistant will mainly support the department’s existing workflows and systems, our team places a high value on autonomous creative, strategic thinking that demonstrates leadership and vision and will help strengthen our department.

The Assistant reports to our Client Services Director and works closely with our Client Services Coordinator.

Professional Responsibilities Include:

Support the Client Services team by liaising with our client publishers and sales department to ensure that the needs and expectations of our client publishers are met
Support the Client Services team in all aspects of our client publishers’ title data management
Draft and share seasonal schedules
Schedule and attend seasonal launches and sales conference presentations
Oversee seasonal new title setup in our proprietary title data management system and ensure that title data submissions meet our deadlines and requirements
Manage seasonal Edelweiss catalogs and ensure that the sales and marketing materials are optimized for sell-in
Collaborate with our metadata team to troubleshoot and resolve metadata issues as they arise
Compile and share client publisher title data changes internally
Collaborate with our sales department to share galleys, digital ARCs, and other sales materials on behalf of our client publishers
Assist with all aspects of new publisher onboarding
Maintain our office library of book samples

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee.

Experience and Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Aptitude for learning new systems and databases
Prior publishing, bookselling, or book industry experience preferred
Employment eligibility to work with W. W. Norton & Company in the U.S. is required
Must be able to work from Norton’s New York City headquarters. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
Bachelor’s degree

Currently available benefits include:

Annual compensation for this position is $48,000. All salaries and salary ranges posted by Norton may vary depending on experience, skills, location, and like considerations.
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons beginning in July
Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible (with HSA) medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more. Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
Profit-Sharing and 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer
Disability and life insurances
FMLA, parental and other leave
Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs)
Company-provided laptop
Employee discounts on Norton books
Limited matching of employee donations to select non-profit organizations

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

Acquisitions Editor at Large (Freelance)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Crooked Lane Books and Alcove Press are looking for ambitious, connected, and energetic freelance Acquisitions Editors at Large to join our team. The ideal candidates must be experts in and champions of genre and commercial fiction, with active pipelines in either mysteries, thrillers, and suspense, or romantasy, fantasy, and horror. They know what readers want, and are constantly collaborating with authors and agents to deliver it. An entrepreneurial spirit, sense of ownership, and close relationships with agents are essential. This role reports directly to the Publisher. It is designed to provide high flexibility for established veterans who want to stay connected to the market and pick bestsellers without the burden of administrative overhead.

Essential responsibilities:

Evaluate, acquire, and developmentally edit a minimum of 8 titles per year with strong sales potential across either imprint.
Build and maintain a robust network of literary agents and authors to find or develop the very best commercial/genre fiction properties.
Conduct sales, marketplace, and reader research as it relates to potential titles to ensure that every title meets reader expectations and reaches its intended audience.
Prepare comparable title research, title P&Ls, and tentative publishing visions to pitch chosen projects at weekly acquisitions meetings via video conference.
Shape offers with an understanding of the market and profit-and-loss statements, and negotiate core business terms for author agreements with the publisher’s support.
Act as the primary structural and developmental editor for your acquired titles when mutually agreed upon.
Consult on title choices and cover design concepts to ensure the final book successfully matches the publishing vision you established at acquisition.

About you:

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
3-5+ years of experience in an acquisitions role at a trade publishing house.
Ability to identify commercial trends and acquire and/or conceive of high-profile projects.
Established, active network of literary agents.
Established track record of publishing successful commercial genre fiction.
Exceptional writing, structural editing, and presentation skills.
Experience with Excel, including sales tracks and title P&Ls.
Ability to prioritize and multitask several projects concurrently and demonstrate strong attention to detail and follow-up.

Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to Matthew.Martz@crookedlanebooks.com