What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Manager, Subsidiary Rights (Open to Remote) position at Penguin Random House?
Seeking a publishing professional with solid negotiating and problem-solving skills to represent Penguin Young Reader’s domestic subsidiary rights, reporting directly to the Director of Subsidiary Rights. The candidate will be responsible for handling the submission of books and the negotiation and selling of rights to core customers, for a high volume of titles spanning all ages and genres.
The candidate will be a team player, possess strong interpersonal skills, will be highly organized and deadline-drive and have an ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and passionate Rights or Sales professional to work within one of the world’s largest children’s book publishing companies.
Specific responsibilities include:
The salary for this position is $66,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
Applications for this role will be accepted through November 21 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please 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 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: 284355
The candidate will be a team player, possess strong interpersonal skills, will be highly organized and deadline-drive and have an ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and passionate Rights or Sales professional to work within one of the world’s largest children’s book publishing companies.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Pitch, negotiate, and manage licensing deals with domestic customers
- Coordinate with customers to share and develop opportunities to increase sales
- Provide price quotes and manage custom printings for school book fairs and school and library book clubs
- Work with the Director on the creation of at least two seasonal sales presentations for key customers
- Attend virtual and/or in-person sales meetings to present the publishing list to customers
- Assisting with any other departmental projects when needed
- 2-3 years of experience in a Subsidiary Rights or Sales capacity
- Knowledge and appreciation of children’s books
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external colleagues across all levels of an organization and build relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time and meet firm deadlines
- Ability to read and understand publishing contracts
- Collaborative work ethic as well as ability to work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook, along with a willingness to learn new systems and tools
The salary for this position is $66,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
Applications for this role will be accepted through November 21 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please 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 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: 284355
Salary : $66,500
