Sales Assistant

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

. Provide general administrative and sales support to the Associate Sales Director and sales teams responsible for selling English language titles within Asia .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative and sales support capabilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and experience in managing sales materials and reports. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential for facilitating customer interactions and supporting sales initiatives.

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Microsoft Office ProficiencySales Support ExperienceAttention to DetailTime Management SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales ReportingP&L PreparationDropshipment CoordinationCustomer Meeting Material DevelopmentDigital Asset Assembly

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsFollow-Up SkillsDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Business ObjectsPowerBI

Industry Keywords

Publishing ExperienceAccount Management InterestForeign Language Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide general administrative and sales support to the Associate Sales Director and sales teams responsible for selling English language titles within Asia
Support the coordination and execution of dropshipment and local reprints for Asia and BCW territories
Prepare and circulate DSCs and P&Ls for reprint and dropshipment projects
Facilitate the returns process for sales managers in Asia
Develop materials for customer meetings and sales presentations, including PowerPoint decks, title lists, reports, and sell sheets
Run sales reports for sales managers in Asia
Create curated title lists and assemble digital assets for customer requests and sales outreach
Assist with customer-requested catalogs, newsletters, and other sales support materials
Design and produce monthly newsletters incorporating guides, videos, and related assets
Support traffic-driving efforts to the international sales website through content planning and creation
Partner with colleagues to create bi-annual education catalogs
Process orders and manage the international education inbox

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a deadline driven environment
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Prior office or publishing experience preferred
Interest in learning about account management
Ability to speak and/or read a foreign language
Experience with Business Objects or PowerBI
Résumé and cover letter required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program
Educational Assistance
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive benefits program
Remote work arrangement