Sales Coordinator - Taschen : Job Details

About usWe are looking for bright, driven and inspiring individuals to join our international team. TASCHEN is the world's leading art-book publisher, headquartered in Cologne with teams in Berlin, Brussels, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Miami, Milan, New York, Paris and Tokyo. For more than 40 years, we have been on a mission to publish innovative illustrated books on art, architecture, design, fashion, film, lifestyle, travel, photography and pop culture and to bring them to the world. We aspire to be inclusive, independent, inspirational.Your tasksOur Sales Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the sales team and ensuring efficient execution of sales processes. This individual acts as a bridge between the sales team, customers, and other internal departments, focusing on administrative and operational support while enhancing customer satisfaction. The tasks include but not limited to the below:Maintain sales materials including stock list, order form, ship-by-month report, Edelweiss, PDF/ dropbox catalog files (frontlist and backlist)Liaise and provide customer service support to external rep groups (including forwarding orders to Ingram for processing)Keep showrooms updated with new/current samplesKeep Ribbon order platform updated (monthly)Manage 'in-house' accounts and travel within Southwest to visit customersAssist specialty account manager with prospecting and support new business endeavors by creating pitch letters, creating database and large pipeline of potential customers, doing outreach, and passing along leads.Act as back-up for all account managers and directors when they are traveling/ out of officeAssist in preparing for annual sales conferences and roundtable discussions by researching comparable titles, organizing sales materials, and other responsibilities as coordinated with Sales Director.Prepare and submit monthly Internal ReportYour profileBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related fieldProven experience in sales support, customer service, or coordination rolesAbility to work independently, take initiative, and handle responsibilities with minimal supervisionStrong interpersonal and problem-solving skillsEnthusiasm for driving consistent change and improvement to achieve company objectivesThrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing competing prioritiesExcellent organizational skills with a proactive mindset to identify and implement process improvementsThis role is ideal for a proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented professional passionate about enabling sales success and fostering positive customer relationships while contributing to the overall goals of the company.We offerThis is a Full Time position, based in our office in LA. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience ranging from $40,000 to $50,000 excluding bonuses and other benefits. This is a good faith estimate based on the expectations as laid out in the job description. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, 401k plan, and yearly performance reviews..