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Book Sales and Distribution Lead
Advantage Media GroupBook Sales & Distribution Lead working for Advantage Media Group to maximize authors' success across print, ebook, and audiobook channels. Overseeing sales, distribution, and inventory management while collaborating with various teams.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in book sales and distribution strategies, with a strong focus on inventory management, metadata accuracy, and sales performance analysis. Proven ability to guide authors through the publishing lifecycle while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Book Sales ExpertiseDistribution Channel ManagementInventory ManagementSales Reporting & StrategyContract Administration
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Book PublishingContent DistributionSales AnalysisData-Driven RecommendationsNegotiation Skills
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsProject ManagementRelationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
RetailWholesaleInstitutional SalesEbookAudiobookPublishing Best PracticesSales TermsMetadata Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- The Book Sales & Distribution Lead plays a critical role in maximizing the commercial success of our authors' books across print, ebook, audiobook, retail, wholesale, institutional, and international channels.
- Serving as the primary internal expert on book sales, distribution, inventory, and metadata strategy.
- Guide authors through key publishing decisions while ensuring seamless execution across the publishing lifecycle.
- Oversee five interconnected areas: Product Sales (print, ebook, and audiobook), Inventory Management, Metadata Management, Sales Reporting & Strategy, and Distribution Partner Management.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute distribution strategies that maximize reach, discoverability, and sales performance for titles worldwide.
- Monitor sales performance, analyze trends, manage inventory and reprint decisions, oversee metadata accuracy, support go-to-market initiatives, and identify opportunities to expand sales channels and distribution partnerships.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 5 years of experience in book publishing, content distribution, book retailing, or a related publishing environment.
- Strong knowledge of book sales and distribution channels, including retail, wholesale, institutional, ebook, audiobook.
- Understanding of publishing industry best practices, distribution agreements, retailer requirements, and standard sales terms.
- Demonstrated success in sales, negotiation, relationship management, and contract administration.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven recommendations.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous Vacation/PTO policies.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (eligibility begins the first of the month after 30 days).
- A 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- Additional benefits available after 90 days of employment to support your well-being and professional development.