Book Sales and Subsidiary Rights Coordinator

This position calls for a solutions-focused individual interested in supporting a team and helping to build book publishing relationships by using creative approaches to sales and subsidiary rights. Partnering closely with the team, this person will collaborate in our goals to expand the reach of APA titles to the largest possible readership through sales distribution and licensing around the globe.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of experience in a business or publishing environment required
• A strong interest in either licensing/sales, or subsidiary rights/publishing is a plus
• Understanding of the issues impacting print and digital book buying behavior
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Survey, Google Docs, and Excel, and an avid interest and ability in learning new application

*Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.

Computer Skills Required

• MS Office Suite (fluent) including solid Excel skills
• Internet research (fluent)
• Extensive use of RightsZone/SalesForce will be required

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the sales strategy of APA books
• Circulate publishing schedules and publishing plan changes to our rep teams and international distributors
• Build buy reports for key wholesale accounts
• Coordinate and prepare materials and schedules for domestic and foreign licensing/translations
• Create and maintain Domestic and Foreign Rights Guides (a tool to license rights in the early life of a book) and Backlist Guides (previously published books)
• Liaise with customer service, rep teams, authors, and customers to ensure timely shipments and answering queries
• Prioritize tasks with a hands-on approach to research/ad-hoc projects when needed
• Exercise a curious and strategic mindset to research projects
• Demonstrate capability to juggle multiple projects within a deadline-driven environment and skilled in managing multiple inboxes on Outlook
• Possess timely follow-up skills and able to keep a close attention to detail
• Open to share and embrace new ideas and work with the team to streamline and improve processes
• Demonstrate capability to forge and maintain productive relationships with colleagues in other divisions within the company
• Assist the Books Director of Sales with day to day sales and promotional activities

External Postings:

About APA:

The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 122,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.

Job Location: Remote: APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA's Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates must apply online through APA's applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.

APA has a mandatory vaccination policy. All employees must be either fully vaccinated or receive approval from APA for an exemption (disability/medical or sincerely held religious belief) before beginning work at APA. By submitting your application, you agree that as a condition of employment, you must comply with APA's mandatory vaccination policy and other health and safety requirements.

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