*Event Planning/Bulk Acquisition Coordinator

*Pay is commission only for this role at 25% net sales per category with a schedule of

Friday-Wed from 9am-2pm On-spot Job Offers

*Event Planning/Bulk Acquisition Coordinator Job Description:** Title: Event Planning/Bulk Acquisition

Coordinator Responsibilities:

1. **Event Planning:** - **Event Types:** Organize a variety of events, including book launches, author signings, readings, and literary festivals. - **Venue Selection:** Identify suitable venues such as libraries, bookstores, community centers, and senior living facilities for events. - **Theme Development:** Develop engaging themes for events to attract different demographics and create memorable experiences. - **Collaborations:** Partner with local businesses, schools, libraries, and cultural organizations to co-host events and reach wider audiences. - **Promotional Activities:** Utilize social media, email newsletters, press releases, and local advertising to promote events effectively.

2. **Bulk Acquisition:** - **Bookstore Outreach:** Contact independent bookstores, chain retailers, college bookstores, and specialty stores to secure agreements for stocking Legacy Publishing House's titles. - **Book Fairs and Conferences:** Attend industry events like book fairs, trade shows, and publishing conferences to network with bookstore buyers and explore bulk sales opportunities. - **Corporate Partnerships:** Explore partnerships with corporate clients, gift shops, and subscription box services to distribute books in bulk as corporate gifts or incentives

. 3. **Company Awareness:** - **Regional Expansion:** Identify target regions for expanding company awareness and conduct market research to understand local preferences and trends. - **Community Engagement:** Engage with local communities through sponsorships, donations, and participation in cultural events to build brand presence and foster goodwill. - **Media Coverage:** Pitch story ideas and press releases to local newspapers, radio stations, and online publications to generate media coverage for Legacy Publishing House and its authors.

4. **Author Acquisition:** - **Event Networking:** Use events as opportunities to network with aspiring authors, literary agents, and industry professionals to identify potential new signings. - **Online Submissions:** Accept manuscript submissions through the company website or dedicated email address, and review submissions regularly to discover promising new talent. - **Literary Competitions:** Sponsor or participate in literary competitions and writing contests to attract attention from emerging writers and discover fresh voices.

5. **Tracking System:** - **Event Details:** - Date, time, and duration of the event. - Venue name, address, and contact information. - Estimated attendance and actual turnout. - **Bookstore Agreements:** - Store name, location, and contact person. - Terms of agreement, including pricing, discounts, and consignment terms. - Quantities ordered and delivery schedule. - **Product Sales:** - Title, ISBN, and retail price of each book sold. - Quantity sold and revenue generated. - Wholesale discount applied and net revenue earned. - **Author Signings:** - Name of author(s) present at the event. - Number of books signed and any new signings secured. - **Event Success:** - Feedback received from attendees, store owners, and authors. - Assessment of event objectives achieved and areas for improvement. **Ideas for Event and Bulk Sales Locations:** - **Senior Living Facilities:** Host book clubs, author readings, or storytelling sessions tailored to seniors' interests. - **Local Libraries:** Partner with libraries to organize author talks, book signings, and literary workshops. - **Bookstores:** Approach both independent and chain bookstores to discuss bulk sales, author events, and book displays. - **Schools and Colleges:** Arrange author visits, book fairs, and writing workshops for students and faculty. - **Community Centers:** Collaborate with community centers to host book-related events, literacy programs, and book drives. - **Coffee Shops and Cafés:** Arrange pop-up bookstores, author meet-and-greets, or book-themed events in coffee shops. - **Corporate Offices:** Offer bulk sales of books for employee wellness programs, corporate gifting, or inclusion in company libraries. - **Book Fairs and Festivals:** Participate in local and regional book fairs, literary festivals, and cultural events to showcase books and engage with readers. - **Specialty Stores:** Explore partnerships with gift shops, boutiques, and specialty stores that align with the themes of Legacy Publishing House's books.