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The Pleasant Pheasant Bookstore is the only independent bookstore in Woodland that offers a variety of new books, board games, stationery, and gifts. Owned by a local husband and wife, the bookshop’s inventory has been tailored to accommodate the local readership with a twist that reflects the owners’ love of nature, science fiction, fantasy and children’s books.

Key Features

• Established Reputation: 3 years of operation with a loyal customer base.
• Prime Location: Morgan’s Mill Complex on Court Street across from one of the most popular
  coffee/wine & beer bars in town, Morgan’s Mill. Great parking and walkable from the
  downtown main street.
• Diverse Inventory: Extensive collection of books, board games (for all ages), stationery, art
  prints, and gifts. 
• Training Included: Owner will adequately train you with business operations to adequately
  assure a smooth transition.  

The Pleasant Pheasant offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with the local community members and to be a part of the small businesses that make Woodland unique. The business is well-positioned for continued success, with the potential to expand its online presence (social media and online sales) and increase the number of reader/author events. We are actively seeking a buyer who is passionate about The Pleasant Pheasant’s mission to enrich the local culture by ensuring independent bookstores remain relevant and central to the success of small communities.

Elliot Reinhart (co-owner) at elliot@pleasantpheasantbooks.com.

Readers’ Books has been a Sonoma institution since 1991 and is dedicated to providing a gathering place for readers of all ages. As a fiercely independent and local bookstore, Readers’ strives to serve the community and serve as a meeting place for thinkers of all types. We host 40-45 events a year, both on and off-site, including partnering with large festivals and conferences. Our team is small, but close, including very long-term employees; we love to provide a home for people to learn and grow into the bookselling community. 

Responsibilities include: 

• The job is a bookseller/social media person with potential growth towards events coordinator. 
• Must have solid working knowledge of: Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky. 
• Will be required to create assets for events using Canva or equivalent; create promotional material for events; and write grids.
• Point of sale and google suite experience.
• One weekend shift required, one evening shift, 24-32 hours per week.
• Pay commensurate with experience.

Candidates must apply with rosie@readersbooks.com.

Organization:

Simon & Schuster, Inc. is a global publishing company with prominent imprints, celebrated for publishing award-winning books for children and adults in multiple formats and categories. 

We are looking for a Field Account Manager for the independent sales team based in the San Francisco Bay Area to sell our complete list—Wholly-Owned Children’s, Adult, Audio, and Distributed Client titles—to an account base of 40 independent bookstores in the Bay Area. 

The Field Account Manager is responsible for maximizing sales exposure for frontlist and backlist titles by performing analysis and using independent judgment to make recommendations on product selection and quantity to their accounts based on knowledge of both their customers and our titles.

Responsibilities include: 

• In-person seasonal sales calls, as well as frequent, regular in-person visits to stores to connect with buyers, events managers, and frontline booksellers
• In-person author care, including attending events, providing transportation and support for drop-by signings, hosting pre-publication dinners, attending Simon & Schuster Selects events
• Attend Regional Trade Shows and participate in in-person Rep Nights at bookstores
• Collaborate with marketing and publicity to help determine tour stops and promotional opportunities.
• Work with accounts to maximize promotional placement in-store and online
• Create seasonal markup notes in Edelweiss.
• Maximize backlist exposure through inventory reviews as well as seasonal, thematic, and regional opportunities
• Build strong relationships with accounts
• Enter all non-electronically submitted orders (including seasonal, backlist, event, B2B)
• Handle account inquiries (including publicity contacts, stock checks, events orders, and tracking) and provide support to ensure customer satisfaction
• Actively participate in seasonal sales conferences and weekly team calls, as well as share feedback to sales management and publishers about activities and opportunities in the territory

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years sales experience in a mid-size or large publishing company, or equivalent experience
• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Strong understanding of the publishing industry, including market trends, key players, and distribution channels
• Strong ability to persuade and negotiate, with a focus on building relationships with accounts
• Capability to assess market data and sales metrics to identify opportunities for growth
• Efficiency in prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and handle multiple accounts
• Excellent verbal and written communication for presenting books and effectively conveying information.
• Independent bookstore experience a plus
• Edelweiss savvy
• Avid, passionate reader
• Flexible, self-starter

Candidates must apply online through Simon & Schuster.

Join the Team at Book Society!

Book Society, a new bookstore & wine bar in Berkeley, is looking for a part-time team member to help create an elevated and welcoming experience for our guests. If you love books, wine, and building community, this could be the perfect fit!

About the Role:

This is a part-time position, ideally working weekday evenings to close. You'll play a key role in ensuring our guests have an exceptional experience while helping to keep our space running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist customers, ensuring a warm and inviting atmosphere
• Guide guests through our curated book and wine pairings
• Prepare and serve our delectable snacks
• Keep the space stocked, organized, and tidy
• Support with events and special projects as needed

Who You Are:

• Polished, professional, and friendly—exceptional customer service is our top priority
• Passionate about books, wine, and hospitality
• Detail-oriented and proactive in keeping the space running smoothly
• Experience in bookselling, wine bars and/or cafés is a plus!

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to hello@booksociety.social.

Simon & Schuster’s Independent Retail Team is looking for an Associate Director of Client Sales for our dynamic and collaborative team that sells to independent bookstores. 

This position serves as the primary contact and liaison between the Independent Sales Team and our Client Publishers and Distribution Services Team, and works directly with the client publishers themselves, focusing on sales, operations, logistics, customer service, and general Client Publisher support. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of independent bookstores and the publishing industry; proven experience in sales or account support management in a mid-size or large publishing company; and exceptional communication skills. A successful candidate will thrive in a quickly changing business environment, be creative and flexible, and enjoy new challenges.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending seasonal Client sales conference as a representative and advocate of the Independent Channel, and other meetings as needed
• Identifying frontlist focus titles and priorities for each Client Publisher every season, and entering sales estimates for the channel
• Organizing seasonal catalogs and creating seasonal markups in Edelweiss for all Client Publisher titles
• Handling ad hoc requests from the Indie Team, Client Services, and Client Publishers
• Working closely with Operations, Client Services, and Client Publishers to provide sales materials, including manuscripts, Edelweiss features, and sell sheets for Independent Team focus titles
• Creating and discussing sales opportunities with Client Publishers, such as promotions, signed copies, and events
• Overseeing and growing opportunities for Client Publishers at Regional Trade Shows
• Communicating publicity hits and creating Hot Title eblasts to the Independent Channel
• Creating collections and sales reports to grow Client sales backlist and frontlist sales in the Independent Channel and to support on-boarding new Client Publishers

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years sales experience, account support management, or equivalent experience in a mid-size or large publishing company
• Strong understanding of independent bookstores and the publishing industry, including market trends, key players, and distribution channels
• Efficiency in multitasking and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Independent bookstore experience a plus
• Edelweiss savvy
• Avid, passionate reader
• Creative, flexible, self-starter

Organization:

The Simon & Schuster Indie Team is looking for Field Account Manager based in the Southeast to sell our complete list—Wholly-Owned Children’s, Adult, Audio, and Distributed Client titles—to an account base of 40 independent bookstores in the South.

The Field Account Manager is responsible for maximizing sales exposure for frontlist and backlist titles by performing analysis and using independent judgment to make recommendations on product selection and quantity to their accounts based on knowledge of both their customers and our titles.

Responsibilities include: 

• In-person seasonal sales calls, as well as frequent, regular in-person visits to stores to connect with buyers, events managers, and frontline booksellers
• In-person author care, including attending events, hosting pre-publication dinners, attending Simon & Schuster Selects events
• Attend Regional Trade Shows and participate in in-person Rep Nights at bookstores

• Work with accounts to maximize promotional placement in-store and online
• Create seasonal markup notes in Edelweiss
• Build strong relationships with accounts 
• Collaborate with marketing and publicity

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years sales experience in a mid-size or large publishing company, or equivalent experience
• Based in in the Southeast, specifically NC, SC, GA, or FL
• Strong understanding of the publishing industry, including market trends, key players, and distribution channels
• Strong ability to persuade and negotiate, with a focus on building relationships with accounts
• Capability to assess market data and sales metrics to identify opportunities for growth
• Efficiency in prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and handle multiple accounts
• Independent bookstore experience a plus
• Edelweiss savvy
• Avid, passionate reader
• Flexible, self-starter

Candidates must apply online through Simon & Schuster.

After two decades in the same great community, the owners of the Rebound Bookstore in the West End Village of San Rafael, California are selling the business. The cozy shop is located in a safe walking neighborhood with nearby parking and family-oriented stores such as a pet store, a comics store, a skateboard shop, daytime and evening restaurants and cafes, a donut shop, clothing shops, a camera store, and more. Two new residential apartment buildings are soon to begin construction, one up the block and another directly across the street. Lots of new walking trade!

With over 35,000 stock items and a good on-line component, the shop has been voted Best Used Bookstore in Marin County (just north of San Francisco) nearly every year it’s been in operation. The sale includes a continuance of the current (very reasonable) lease if desired. Store averages about 30-35 customer/visitors a day. Really good days it’s around 60.

1611 4th St., San Rafael, CA 94901 (In the West End Village)