About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to learn about adult and children’s book sales within the National Accounts department. You will work with a team of sales representatives to manage and promote titles across chain bookstores.
What you'll do#
- Prepare online collections in Edelweiss and sales presentations in PowerPoint.
- Gather physical and digital sales materials to support the sell-in process.
- Optimize e-commerce product pages by adding supplemental images and assets.
- Maintain lists of key promotional titles for relevant accounts.
- Assist the team with sales tracking and data analysis.
- Build monthly newsletters that highlight account promotions.
- Identify store distribution suggestions to support local buys.
- Complete special business projects as assigned by the Sales Management team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from an undergraduate or master’s program.
- Majors in Business Administration, Marketing, or Communications are preferred.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A genuine interest in books.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- This is a paid internship at $18 per hour.
- The role is located at our office in New York, New York.
- You must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.
- The internship runs from June 7, 2027, to August 12, 2027.
About HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers operates as a consumer book publisher with a history dating back to 1817. Based in New York, the company maintains publishing operations across 15 countries. It manages over 120 branded imprints and releases approximately 10,000 new books annually. The firm is a subsidiary of News Corp and employs 4,380 people.
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