International Sales Internship

Description:Kaplan Publishing is one of the nation's leading education, career and business publishers. Kaplan Publishing produces more than 150 books a year on test preparation, admissions, academic and professional development, general business, management, sales, marketing, real estate, finance and investing. Kaplan Publishing is a unit of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).Kaplan Publishing offers an unpaid International Sales Internship for the fall and spring semesters. Interns are required to work at least 16 hours per week, and MUST receive academic credit for the internship. With the assistance of the sales team, interns will gain practice and understanding of the publishing industry. Intern tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Collating and forwarding materials to overseas commission groups. - Assisting the International Sales Manager in administrative tasks, including mailings and email blasts.- Responding to materials/information and rights requests.- Updating databases, both sales and contact information. - Coordinating Kaplan Publishings publication at the Frankfurt Book Fair and other book fairs.Qualifications:- Strong attention to detail. - Microsoft Office proficiency. - Excellent oral and written communication skills.- Ability to multi-task.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceBenefits:Full-time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits: - 401(k) plan. - Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long term disability plans - Business casual dress code. - Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days. - A friendly, team oriented environment.Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Location: New York, NYJob Number: 7205BRCompany URL: http://www.kaplan.com