Operations, Planning & Administration Manager

Macmillan

Sales Operations Manager at Macmillan Publishers supporting national account strategy and data-driven sales planning. Combining operational rigor and data analysis for strong sell-in performance.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and annotate seasonal tip sheets and launch materials across Adult and Children’s lists
Validate key metadata fields including comp titles, sales tracks, author information, and keynotes
Audit and maintain title setup across systems, ensuring accuracy in: Publication dates, Discount and return codes, Catalog associations
Manage and maintain comp title processes
Create and maintain comp mapping (in-house vs. external comps)
Run and distribute historical sales reports (Cognos / Bookscan) to inform comp selection
Generate and distribute recurring reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Intermediate Excel skills (data management, workflow development, reporting, analysis)
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to work independently and strong decision making skills
Ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines simultaneously
Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Cognos) (Preferred)
Familiarity with 3rd party publishing systems (Edelweiss, Bookscan) (Preferred)
Experience working cross-functionally with sales and editorial teams (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Exceldata managementworkflow developmentreportinganalysis

Soft Skills

attention to detaildata accuracyindependent workdecision makingtime management