Sales Assistant, International Sales & Subsidiary Rights

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books.

• The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative nonfiction and new works of fiction for adults;
• children’s books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints : Abrams;
• Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Abrams Books for Young Readers;

Amulet Books; Abrams Fanfare; Abrams Appleseed; Magic Cat; and Abrams Calendars. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth- Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Éditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Enchanted Lion Books, Familius, Getty Publications, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, Red Comet Press, Taunton Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Skittledog, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.

Abrams seeks a highly organized, proactive individual with superior communication skills, keen attention to detail, and a strong desire to build a career in publishing to join our collaborative and fast-paced sales team, in a new role focused on Subsidiary Rights and International Sales.

Subsidiary Rights manages the foreign and domestic rights licensing of ABRAMS’ dynamic list. International Sales partners with sales groups based in London, Melbourne, Toronto, as well as a global network of reps, to ensure our books reach readers worldwide.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain experience in both areas across the full range of ABRAMS iconic books and diverse publishing program, and to contribute to their growth.

Curious and resourceful candidates are encouraged to apply!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Subsidiary Rights

• Draft foreign submissions, transmit files, route licensed edition approvals
• Facilitate audiobook licensing, production, and sales
• Negotiate and execute non-rights licenses
• Enter, monitor rights deals in IPM database
• Log and distribute licensed editions to ABRAMS editors
• Help with book fair preparations, including book orders, rights guide, etc.
• Respond to ABRAMS website rights email requests

International Sales

• Liaise with International, Export and Canadian rep teams, providing materials and updates
• Generate weekly and monthly reports for rep groups
• Update internal databases to track sales
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for sales conferences and account meetings
• Support International marketing and publicity teams with materials as needed
• Provide project support to International Sales Director

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
• One year of previous publishing work experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge and interest in the international publishing field a plus
• Excellent Excel skills required, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, comfortable with databases
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while ensuring accuracy
• A positive attitude, eagerness to contribute, and a love of books!

ABRAMS is conveniently located in the financial district, NYC. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, 401 (k) plan, summer hours and a paid Christmas week of vacation.

This role is based in New York, NY with a 3-day-per-week in office, hybrid work schedule.