Independent Retail Marketing Manager

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
The Independent Retail Marketing Manager spearheads marketing campaigns specifically for accounts in the Independent Retail channel. This includes managing the bi-monthly Simon Loves Indies bookseller newsletter, title-specific marketing assets, pre-order campaigns, social media promotion, and creating sales tools for Indie Team. The Marketing Manager is responsible for conceiving and executing seasonal marketing campaigns across imprints, such as Independent Bookstore Day, Indies First, Banned Books Week etc. The Marketing Manager works with the VP, Independent Retail Sales, to organize the Simon & Schuster Selects Pre-Publication Tour as well as Simon & Schuster Selects Endpapers and other virtual events. The Marketing Manager works with the VP, Independent Retail Sales to organize Simon & Schuster's Winter Institute presence as well as other ABA and Regional Association initiatives. This position works closely with Bookshop and Libro.fm. The Marketing Manager is responsible for seasonal ARC and galley distribution to independent booksellers. This position works closely with each imprint's marketing team to amplify their campaigns as well create new channel-specific initiatives in order to leverage marketing efforts into sales.
Qualifications

• Strong prior experience in book marketing, including experience creating and executing marketing campaigns for a variety of titles
  Excellent verbal and written communication, copywriting skills, and interpersonal skills
• BA or BS from a 4-year college
• Fluency in key marketing strategies and tools including email and social media
• The ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize effectively
• The ability to work as part of a collaborative team, while also having the autonomy to craft and implement initiatives independently
• Basic design skills/some Photoshop/Canva experience, knowledge of video editing and animation programs a plus
• Proficiency in Edelweiss a plus
• Forward thinker, energetic, problem-solver, strong work ethic, attention to detail
• Passionate book person
• Independent bookstore experience a plus

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable.
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Other details

• Job Family Book Sales
• Job Function Marketing / Promotions
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Regular
• Min Hiring Rate $70,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $75,000.00

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