Sales Assistant, Mass Market Sales at Chronicle Books – San Francisco, California

Chronicle Books is seeking a Sales Assistant to provide sales support to our Mass Market business. The Mass Market team sells to national accounts and distributors, including Target, Walmart, Warehouse Clubs , Airports, Grocery and more. The Sales Assistant works very closely with the Associate Director of Mass Market Sales and supports the entire sales cycle.

Key Responsibilities: The Sales Assistant will manage Mass Market account purchase orders, work with operations to ensure adherence to vendor routing guidelines, conduct follow-up regarding shipments, work directly with accounts, coordinate pack-up configurations, and track purchase orders. They will communicate with contacts at key accounts, interact and communicate with inter-company contacts, create PowerPoint presentations and Excel grids, manage Account submission requests and create and maintain frontlist, seasonal, and promotional title set-ups. In addition, they will coordinate distribution of sales materials including mockups, maintain Sales call calendars, work with the Mass Account Manager and Operations to manage and maintain sufficient inventory for key titles on account planograms, while creating sales analyses using vendor portals.

Hiring Salary Range: $24.52/hr - $28.25/hr. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible for our profit share plan.

Benefits: Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.

Schedule: Employees at Chronicle Books will follow a regular hybrid schedule in our San Francisco office of at least three (3) in-office days per week and up to five (5) in-office days per week, depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee.

To Apply: Please follow the link to submit a resume and cover letter via our career site. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

About Us: Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award-winning authors, bestselling series, and trend-setting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists, writers, and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit www.chroniclebooks.com.

We are looking for someone bright, enthusiastic and analytical with a keen and critical eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. Mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook) along with Planning and Organization skills are mandatory. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.