Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is 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 most popular and widely recognized writers including Hannah Grace, Leigh Sales, Sarah Di Lorenzo, Judith Lucy, Sam Kerr, Anita Heiss, Chloe Hooper, Nedd Brockmann and Gina Chick.
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The Job Profile
We’re looking for a highly organised and customer-focused team member. Reporting into the Online Sales Director. The Sales Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for the sales team (National Accounts and Online/Digital) in Australia and NZ, providing first-level support to our clients and handle new sales enquiries.
The Role
In this role, you’ll prepare monthly sales reports, submit accounts submissions to head office, and assist the Online Sales Director and Sales Director with a variety of administrative and sales-related tasks.
You’ll play a key role in creating sales materials and presentations, maintaining account master files, and keeping sales tracking documents up to date. You’ll also liaise closely with our product and publishing services teams, manage ebook submissions, oversee POS distribution, and resolve online order issues.
If you thrive in a busy, varied role and enjoy working across multiple projects, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:

You’ll bring experience in a similar office-based sales or administration role, along with strong Microsoft Office skills and a keen eye for detail. With excellent written and verbal communication abilities, you’ll be organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
We’re looking for someone with a customer-focused, sales-oriented mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. You will have an inquisitive mind and be unafraid to question existing processes and suggest potential improvements. Exceptional interpersonal skills, a genuine willingness to learn, and a collaborative spirit are essential — and if you have a passion for books and reading, this is the perfect opportunity to build your career in publishing.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to us as soon as possible, applications are being reviewed immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Simon & Schuster Australia is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster Australia, 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 Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster Australia role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC (Australia) Pty. Ltd., subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof

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