Associate Manager, Direct Market Sales, Penguin Random House (Hybrid)

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Penguin Random House is seeking an Associate Sales Manager for Direct Market Sales to drive growth across a designated territory with a clear emphasis on the comic shop market. You’ll partner with the Direct Market sales team, publishing divisions, and marketing to maximize sell-in and sell-through, cultivate key customer relationships, identify new accounts, and align inventory forecasting with laydown plans. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, a strong communicator, and comfortable collaborating across styles, with up to 20% travel and hybrid work from 1745 Broadway in NYC. Requirements include 3+ years of direct selling experience in comic shops or publishing; apply via the ATS by February 19, 2026 with resume and cover letter, and review PRH resources and hybrid guidelines on the company site.

Penguin Random House is looking for an Associate Sales Manager to join the Direct Market Sales team!

The PRH Direct Market Sales team is seeking an Associate Sales Manager that will be responsible for maximizing sales growth across a designated territory. Working closely with the entire channel’s sales team to generate new sales for all publishing divisions and clients, the role will focus on growing business for the comic shop market. 

The ideal candidate is proactive and results-driven with excellent communication and presentation skills, proactive with follow-up, and a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter. We are looking for a team player who is comfortable working with different communication styles, can ask for help when needed, and wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Drive sales growth across the assigned account base
• Develop strategic sales plans and programs that maximize sell-in and sell-through for Direct Market accounts
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key customers
• Proactively seek and develop new account opportunities
• Manage and update account databases, including buyer contact information and outreach activity
• Strategically position frontlist and backlist titles
• Collaborate with publishing teams on laydown units and inventory forecasting
• Partner with marketing teams to support strategy, trade shows, and materials
• Communicate account activities – including reorders, initiatives, etc. – to management
• Work closely with other sales managers to enhance skills, product, and market knowledge.

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience, with hands-on direct selling experience at a comic shop and/or publishing house
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and excel in a fast-paced, high-volume, environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively
• Curious, proactive, and adaptable, with solid problem-solving skills
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time via plane, train, or car for account meetings. 

The salary range for this position is $66,500.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

This hybrid position has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings, author visits or events, and daily ad hoc administrative projects. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

Please apply using our ATS system by February 19, 2026, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our hybrid and open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 286171