ABOUT SIMON & SCHUSTER Simon & Schuster Australia is a division of Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing. Headquartered in New York City, the company is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognised writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Affirm Press, Atria Books, Bundyi, Summit Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and VBK in the Netherlands and Belgium. It proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.au The Job Profile We're looking for a highly organised and customer-focused team member reporting into the Sales Director, Children's. The Sales Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the sales director, account managers, and our important discount department store clients, along with key accounts in New Zealand. The Role In this role, you'll manage a monthly customer submission and presentation cycle, prepare monthly sales reports, liaise with our operations team and warehouse, and assist the Sales Director with a variety of administrative and sales-related tasks. You'll play a key role in creating sales materials and presentations, maintain accurate records of orders and delivery requirements, and forge strong relationships with key customers and their support teams. You will run bookscan reports, keep sales tracking documents up to date, and work closely with our product, production and publishing teams.The primary clients you will be working with are Big W, Kmart, Target and New Zealand accounts. You will also have the opportunity to participate in event management with our sales conferences, and booksellers tradeshows, and learn about other department processes, such as order form and digital catalogue creation. If you thrive in a busy, varied role and enjoy working across multiple projects, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. The Candidate Profile: You'll bring experience in a similar office-based sales or administration role, along with strong Microsoft Office skills and a keen eye for detail. With excellent written and verbal communication abilities, you'll be organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines with accuracy and professionalism. We're looking for someone with a customer-focused, sales-oriented mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. You will have an inquisitive mind and be unafraid to question existing processes and suggest potential improvements. Exceptional interpersonal skills, a genuine willingness to learn, and a collaborative spirit are essential - and if you have a passion for books and reading, this is the perfect opportunity to build your career in publishing. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to us as soon as possible, applications are being reviewed immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Simon & Schuster Australia is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster Australia, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world's oldest living cultures. Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster Australia role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC (Australia) Pty. Ltd., subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof. Job Details Pay Type Salary
