Book Sales Representative

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Job Purpose

The Community Literature Initiative (CLI) is seeking a Book Sales Representative to be a part of the World Stage Press team that publishes high quality, impact-driven poetry books. In this role, you will be responsible for the front-end sales of World Stage Press books and will be responsible for bringing in new clients and distributors to purchase World Stage Press books.

You will, in partnership with World Stage Press and CLI, play a key role in the creation of processes to improve and grow the sales.

Duties and responsibilities

• Build relationships with local and nationwide clients and distributors (e.g. libraries, bookstores, universities, schools, stores, coffeeshops)
• Engaging with prospects through email, social media, and/or phone calls
• Following up with past leads, previous clients, and current prospects
• Conducting sales strategy sessions to reach more clients
• Research and visit untraditional spaces (e.g. hobbyist stores)
• Manage the online sales channels and f ulfill book order requests
• Create and write monthly newsletters to email list server, in order to promote World Stage Press books
• Build and present weekly sales reports at staff meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a people-person, who loves making connections with people and building lasting relationships. They will be self-motivated, assertive, amicable, and expressive
• Previous experience and/or connections to local bookstores is a plus!
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, G Suite, Asana, and ability to learn additional software programs
• Highly skilled at networking, communication, organization, and oral/written presentation
• Well-developed interest in any of the following: poetry, creative writing, books sales

Working conditions

The Book Sales Representative will work from the office and from home. Some local travel may be required, in accordance to business needs.

Direct reports

World Stage Press Manager