International Sales and Sub-Rights Coordinator
Naperville, IL
Full Time
Entry Level
Help our books travel the world. We’re looking for a proactive coordinator with a knack for details who’s excited to learn and grow in rights and international sales—and help us get more books into readers’ hands globally.
You’ll coordinate the flow of international rights and sales from pitch to post-sale: tracking submissions, supporting title pitches, prepping rights/sales materials for fairs and meetings, and keeping partners informed. This role is perfect for a detail-obsessed self-starter with 1+ year in rights or international sales who loves cross-team collaboration and wants visible impact.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position that pays $24.04/hourly. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications.
This position can be hybrid in Naperville or NYC, or fully remote in the following states ONLY: Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Travel not required but there may be opportunities to attend industry conferences.
What you’ll do:
At Sourcebooks, books change lives is more than just our mission. It’s the reason we do what we do every day. Just ask the 500 million+ readers we've reached so far. We put authors at the heart of everything we do, blending creativity with deep insights and data to break new ground. Our innovative approach has earned us recognition as Newsweek’s #2 Most Loved Workplace, a Best Workplace by Inc., and an innovation leader by Fast Company twice. Publishers Weekly named us “by far the most successful self-made publisher operating in the 21st century,” and in 2025 we received the Book Industry Study Group’s highest honor for “redefining what it means to be a book publisher in the 21st century.”
Ready to Apply:
Please submit your resume, salary requirements and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role. Show us your passion and creativity — we’re looking for someone who’s as enthusiastic about this opportunity as we are!
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.
Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
You’ll coordinate the flow of international rights and sales from pitch to post-sale: tracking submissions, supporting title pitches, prepping rights/sales materials for fairs and meetings, and keeping partners informed. This role is perfect for a detail-obsessed self-starter with 1+ year in rights or international sales who loves cross-team collaboration and wants visible impact.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position that pays $24.04/hourly. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications.
This position can be hybrid in Naperville or NYC, or fully remote in the following states ONLY: Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Travel not required but there may be opportunities to attend industry conferences.
What you’ll do:
- Track submissions, help pitch titles, and coordinate rights deals with domestic + international partners.
- Build/update rights guides, catalogs, and decks for fairs, sales conferences, and distributor meetings.
- Team up with Production, Art, Editorial, and Marketing to deliver files, credits, permissions, and cover/interior materials.
- Support international sales ops (reports, data pulls, logistics, rolling pub schedules, ARCs, cover reveals).
- Manage co-op marketing programs with Accounting and keep grids/credit memos tidy.
- Fulfill sample requests and route materials for author/editor approvals.
- Keep co-agents, international reps, and licensees in the loop—quickly and clearly.
- 1+ year in subsidiary rights or international sales (publishing a plus).
- Eagle-eyed attention to detail, strong problem-solving and negotiation chops.
- Clear writing/presentation skills and a self-starter mindset in a fast, creative environment.
- Bonus: SAP experience and/or a second language.
- A strong Growth Mindset.
- Must Love Books!
At Sourcebooks, books change lives is more than just our mission. It’s the reason we do what we do every day. Just ask the 500 million+ readers we've reached so far. We put authors at the heart of everything we do, blending creativity with deep insights and data to break new ground. Our innovative approach has earned us recognition as Newsweek’s #2 Most Loved Workplace, a Best Workplace by Inc., and an innovation leader by Fast Company twice. Publishers Weekly named us “by far the most successful self-made publisher operating in the 21st century,” and in 2025 we received the Book Industry Study Group’s highest honor for “redefining what it means to be a book publisher in the 21st century.”
Ready to Apply:
Please submit your resume, salary requirements and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role. Show us your passion and creativity — we’re looking for someone who’s as enthusiastic about this opportunity as we are!
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.
Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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