Direct Book Sales Representative

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A Direct Books Sales Consultant promotes authors and their work to bookstores, schools, colleges, universities, churches, radio, and television producers.

Typical tasks include:

  • offering advice to authors;
  • advising authors on sales strategy;
  • negotiating deals with, bookstores, schools, colleges, universities, churches, radio, and television producers on the author's behalf;
  • sending out proposals and sample books for consideration;
  • building up contacts throughout the industry;
  • keeping up to date with relevant legislation, new technologies and new ways of selling books and other media products.

Job Requirements and Duties (including but not limited to):

  • Establish and maintain a positive working relationship in every account
  • Educate customers on the features and benefits of our products & brands
  • Build awareness & develop positive relationships with customers through high-quality service in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere
  • Must have a computer, printing capability and internet access
  • Assist with internal projects to increase and further sales, as needed

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, including but not limited to the following:

  • Work performed will entail fine manipulation of hands or fingers, as well as repetitive hand action
  • Experience /comfort level with electronics/technical products
  • Independent and self-motivated
  • High School Graduation or Equivalency Exam required. (college education preferred)
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule
  • Lifting objects and product up to a maximum of 40 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects/product up to 35 lbs, in addition ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs


Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

  • Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality.
  • Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
  • Interpersonal skills - remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
  • Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
  • Oral Communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in all situations while maintaining a positive attitude at all times.
  • Quality Control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Planning/Organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
  • Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve.

Compensation - Competitive commission model

Submit resumes & cover letter to:

Nicole Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it