UNM Press Marketing & Sales Representative, NM & SW

Marketing Rep/Unit Requisition ID req37748 Working Title UNM Press Marketing & Sales Representative, NM & SW Position Grade 11 Position Summary The University of New Mexico Press, the largest book publisher in the state of New Mexico, seeks an organized, innovative, resourceful, and dynamic Sales and Marketing Representative to join the sales and marketing team. The Sales and Marketing Representative is an in-house position that pursues positive and productive relationships with primarily New Mexican retailers, libraries, and educators alongside driving key marketing initiatives with in-state partners. Additionally, this position participates in department and press-wide meetings; represents the press at local and national events and conferences, possibly during weekend or evening hours; explores special additional sales opportunities in and outside the state; manages course adoption requests and outreach; collaborates with internal production and editorial staff as necessary; maintains database records and files; and assists with other miscellaneous duties as needed. This position also requires occasional local and out-of-town travel in support of university business. Travel may include attendance at meetings, conferences, training, and other professional activities. Overnight travel may be required. A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain alternative transportation may be necessary depending on travel needs. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Excellent interpersonal skills, including working individually with accounts and making presentations Excellent written and verbal communication skill, including the ability to create, compose, and edit written materials such as flyers and order forms Ability to gather data, analyze information, and prepare reports Ability to use independent judgment and to work with a variety of accounts with diverse marketplace requirements and buying schedules. Ability to work independently and within a team environment Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse population of students, employees, & community members A valid driver’s license from the State of New Mexico Ability to multi-task and schedule priorities Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, initiatives, and resources Knowledge of software applications such as: Microsoft Office suite—including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite—including InDesign and Photoshop Knowledge of FileMaker software Knowledge of Smartsheets 11. Knowledge of publishing/book industry Knowledge of industry applications such as Edelweiss, Ingram IQ, and iPage Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department University Press UP (430A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,841.07 - $5,148.00 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 9/15/2026 Eligible for Hiring Incentive Eligible for Remote Work Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please provide a sample of an introductory letter to a hypothetical account, fore fronting the University of New Mexico Press catalog of books and the services you can provide to the account. Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.