Jennifer Sorensen
Special Sales Publishing at Skyhorse Publishing, Inc- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Larry Willard
I have worked with Jennifer for over a decade and I seldom meet a sales person so thorough and energetic. She goes well beyond expectations in everything she does. I highly recommend her for anyone needing her services.
LinkedIn User
Jennifer was always an incredible member of the sales team. Collaborative, positive, creative and effective. She was delightful to work with and successfully developed and expanded sales in non traditional markets. She adds value to every organization she works with.
Larry Willard
I have worked with Jennifer for over a decade and I seldom meet a sales person so thorough and energetic. She goes well beyond expectations in everything she does. I highly recommend her for anyone needing her services.
LinkedIn User
Jennifer was always an incredible member of the sales team. Collaborative, positive, creative and effective. She was delightful to work with and successfully developed and expanded sales in non traditional markets. She adds value to every organization she works with.
Larry Willard
I have worked with Jennifer for over a decade and I seldom meet a sales person so thorough and energetic. She goes well beyond expectations in everything she does. I highly recommend her for anyone needing her services.
LinkedIn User
Jennifer was always an incredible member of the sales team. Collaborative, positive, creative and effective. She was delightful to work with and successfully developed and expanded sales in non traditional markets. She adds value to every organization she works with.
Larry Willard
I have worked with Jennifer for over a decade and I seldom meet a sales person so thorough and energetic. She goes well beyond expectations in everything she does. I highly recommend her for anyone needing her services.
LinkedIn User
Jennifer was always an incredible member of the sales team. Collaborative, positive, creative and effective. She was delightful to work with and successfully developed and expanded sales in non traditional markets. She adds value to every organization she works with.
Experience
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Skyhorse Publishing, Inc
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Sales Publishing
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May 2018 - Present
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Manager, Special Sales
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May 2017 - Present
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Firefly Books Ltd
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Canada
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Sales Manager
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2007 - Present
Develop and manage sales of books in markets other than bookstores. Profitable sales in a variety of channels from warehouse clubs, mail order catalogs, national retail chains, specialty wholesalers and more. Opened business with accounts such as Bed Bath Beyond, BJ's Wholesale Clubs, Tractor Supply, Harriet Carter, Buy Buy Baby, AAFES, Hobby Lobby and more. Developed sales in hardware, lawn & garden, health food stores and other markets. Increased sales with accounts such as Avon Catalog (Canada only), Costco Canada, Toys R Us and others. Manage trade shows in a variety of markets. Show less
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Special Sales Manager
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2006 - 2006
Developed sales of Christian books in secular markets. Opened sales with Target, display marketers, educational supply, secular bookstores + proprietary publishing. Developed sales of Christian books in secular markets. Opened sales with Target, display marketers, educational supply, secular bookstores + proprietary publishing.
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Simon & Schuster
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Sales Manager
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1999 - 2005
Manage sales to key accounts such as Costco Canada and develop sales channels in Canada. Manage sales to key accounts such as Costco Canada and develop sales channels in Canada.
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Somerville House
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Special Sales & Foreign Rights Manager
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1992 - 1999
Managed key special sales accounts such as Scholastic (Clubs and Fairs USA), catalogers and display marketers. Created foreign rights department. Sold rights to publishers in a number of different countries based on an innovative co-production packaging model. Managed international trade shows. Created successful books-plus concept: tap-dancing kit for kids. Managed key special sales accounts such as Scholastic (Clubs and Fairs USA), catalogers and display marketers. Created foreign rights department. Sold rights to publishers in a number of different countries based on an innovative co-production packaging model. Managed international trade shows. Created successful books-plus concept: tap-dancing kit for kids.
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Patio Gallery
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales and Customer Service Manager
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1982 - 1992
My inspiring mother started a small chain of retail stores called The Patio Gallery. We specialized in high-end patio furniture and accessories. I grew up in this business; my siblings and I painted the first store when I was about 10 years old. We stamped brochures on the dining room table. We all contributed in whatever way we could. I sold furniture and eventually became the customer service manager, responsible for customer deliveries and inventory. My inspiring mother started a small chain of retail stores called The Patio Gallery. We specialized in high-end patio furniture and accessories. I grew up in this business; my siblings and I painted the first store when I was about 10 years old. We stamped brochures on the dining room table. We all contributed in whatever way we could. I sold furniture and eventually became the customer service manager, responsible for customer deliveries and inventory.
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Education
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University of Toronto
Bachelor’s Degree, Honors in English with courses in French & Philosophy -
Ryerson University
Courses in Publishing: Business & Production -
Humber College
Courses in Law
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