Sales Apprenticeship

Job Description:

Sales Apprenticeship - Special Markets (Remote)

Are you interested in learning more about how books end up in some of your favorite stores like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, or Williams Sonoma? Penguin Random House is introducing a remote, paid apprenticeship program to provide a unique look at this area of sales within the world’s largest book publisher. The Sales Apprentice will support the Special Markets Specialty Retail team for an 8-month period to gain hands-on experience in sales and business development within the publishing industry.

Apprenticeship Structure:

The Apprentice will work for 15 hours per week, including 5 synchronous hours (e.g., meetings with supervisor/project managers, attending meetings, shadowing sales calls) and 10 asynchronous hours for project work (e.g., building presentations, account research). The 5 synchronous hours must be completed between Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm EST.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying and developing new sales opportunities in non-traditional markets such as gift shops and specialty retailers.
• Support the sales team in preparing presentations, sales materials, and proposals.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and potential new markets.
• Collaborate with marketing and editorial teams to develop tailored sales strategies.
• Maintain and update sales databases and customer records.
• Participate in sales meetings.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of experience in retail, customer service, buying, merchandising, or other related areas in any industry.
• Strong interest in sales and the publishing industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in specialty retail with an eye for merchandising and trends in the retail marketplace is a strong plus.

The salary for this position is $21.00/hour.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the apprenticeship and how your skills and experiences align with the program. Please note that participation in this program does not guarantee future employment.

The application deadline is Monday, July 14 at 11:59 pm ET

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.