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 non-fiction 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; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.
Internship Overview
We are offering a credit-based internship opportunity for a Sales Intern who will provide administrative support across ABRAMS’ domestic trade, domestic special sales, and international sales divisions. Interns will be invited to attend weekly Sales department discussions as well as sit in on occasional inter-departmental meetings focusing on marketing & publicity, production, editorial acquisitions, and seasonal title launches. This internship is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about domestic and international book sales as well as gaining an introduction to the world of book publishing.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare for sales conferences and trade shows.
Retrieve, verify, and organize title metadata from various internal databases, including TMM title management.
Update Abrams title information in seasonal Edelweiss catalogs.
Collect title materials and organize PowerPoint slides for various account managers.
Research and execute mailing lists for prospective accounts.
Place sample orders, track POs, run inventory reports, and reserve stock.
Qualifications
The ability to navigate new systems and databases with ease.
Excellent time-management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (Mac, PowerPoint, Excel, design software, foreign language, etc.)
Benefits
Earn academic credit towards your degree while gaining practical experience in the book publishing industry.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the publishing field.
Exposure to a diverse range of book genres and authors.
Hands-on experience in all aspects of book publishing, from manuscript acquisition to marketing and distribution.
Networking opportunities with industry professionals and authors.
Potential for future career opportunities within Abrams Books.
Hybrid Schedule-Three days per week in-office
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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