Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At Quarto, we believe books can be both beautiful and brainy – and truly make an impact in people’s lives. We publish illustrated non-fiction and children’s titles that inform, inspire, and ignite imagination. Our books are found in bookshops, museum stores, classrooms, gift boutiques, and anywhere stories can spark curiosity.

We're growing our reach — and looking for someone who’s excited to bring our titles into the hands of readers in unexpected places.

Position Purpose

We're looking for a Special Sales Rep to take our books beyond the bookstore — into museum shops, wholesalers, catalogs, subscription boxes, and other specialty markets. This role will also manage Quarto’s presence on FAIRE as well as being author support for ordering and discovering new places for their books to sell. This role is perfect for a creative and relationship-driven sales professional who thrives in non-traditional environments. You’ll pitch our books to buyers who love smart, beautiful products and want to share them with their audiences.

This position is a hybrid workplace position with 3 days per week required in NYC office or Beverly, MA office. This role is primarily [on-site/hybrid], but we will consider remote candidates based on experience and fit.

Key Results Areas

• Identify and develop new special market accounts including:
  • Museums (children’s, science, history, etc.)
  • Wholesalers & Distributors in the niche markets we publish into
  • E-commerce retailers and subscription boxes
• Customize pitches and proposals for each client based on their market and customer base.
• Support wide variety of independently owned stores across a variety of business types.
• Represent our list at trade shows and special sales events.
• Maintain relationships with key accounts and follow up regularly to promote new titles.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align product availability, marketing support, and sales materials.
• Track leads, sales performance, and market trends, and report on key developments.

Position Specifications

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience, ideally in publishing, gift, or specialty retail.
• Familiarity with children’s books, illustrated titles, or educational products.
• A creative approach to prospecting and relationship-building.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency with CRMs and tools like Excel/Google Sheets.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and highly organized.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to trade events and client meetings.

Bonus If You Have…

• Existing contacts in museum sectors.
• Experience selling illustrated or children’s titles.
• Knowledge of the museum, cultural institution, or non-trade book market.
• Passion for design-driven or educational publishing.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Management or equivalent.

Desired

• Book Publishing Experience.
• Experience working with authors .

QuartoUS is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical insurance, Dental, Vision, 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 & generous paid time off.

All applicants should be authorized to work in the United States. Quarto does not offer sponsorships.

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