Our Advantage
Penguin Random House Publisher Services (PRHPS) is committed to providing the highest level of sales and distribution services to independent publishers. We provide unparalleled access to information, new technologies, a leading supply chain, and the benefits and reach of the Penguin Random House sales force.
Sales
More People, More Sales
PRHPS publishers reap the benefits of being sold by the largest and most respected US and international sales force in the industry. PRHPS has established a structure that keeps our clients’ sales within the greater PRH sales organization, while maintaining dedicated focus on client titles.
- 400+ PRH sales reps in U.S., Canada, and International markets.
- 50+ Person Team dedicated to clients.
- Consistent & collaborative communication.
- 50+ PRHPS client publishers.
Field
Penguin Random House’s distinguished field sales force is the largest in the business, with the deepest, most extensive account relationships. Aside from working with booksellers, they also present titles to librarians and specialty retailers, organize events for readers in their communities, and actively build buzz through blogs and social networks.
National Accounts & Mass Merch
Our fully dedicated National Accounts sales team is responsible for selling client titles to customers, including Barnes & Noble, Apple, Amazon, Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Books-A-Million. The National Accounts team provides publishers with regularly updated sales estimates and detailed call reports.
Special Markets
Our 50-person department is dedicated to connecting the right books to the right customers while finding a wider audience for your titles. Client titles are represented in the following sales channels: Specialty Retail, Premium, Diversified, B2B, and Imprint Sales.
Academic & Library
PRHPS publishers are represented at the many national trade shows the Library Marketing group attends annually, where they display titles, distribute galleys, and help to provide a platform for author appearances.
Our Academic Marketing team features client titles in discipline-specific catalogs, web campaigns, and various course adoption materials.
Field
Penguin Random House’s distinguished field sales force is the largest in the business, with the deepest, most extensive account relationships. Aside from working with booksellers, they also present titles to librarians and specialty retailers, organize events for readers in their communities, and actively build buzz through blogs and social networks.
National Accounts & Mass Merch
Our fully dedicated National Accounts sales team is responsible for selling client titles to customers, including Barnes & Noble, Apple, Amazon, Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and Books-A-Million. The National Accounts team provides publishers with regularly updated sales estimates and detailed call reports.
Special Markets
Our 50-person department is dedicated to connecting the right books to the right customers while finding a wider audience for your titles. Client titles are represented in the following sales channels: Specialty Retail, Premium, Diversified, B2B, and Imprint Sales.
Academic & Library
PRHPS publishers are represented at the many national trade shows the Library Marketing group attends annually, where they display titles, distribute galleys, and help to provide a platform for author appearances.
Our Academic Marketing team features client titles in discipline-specific catalogs, web campaigns, and various course adoption materials.
Distribution
Working for Your Titles
The Penguin Random House supply chain is the most advanced in the industry and continues to be a top priority. The PRHPS strategy focuses on maximizing sales from every square foot of space and every dollar of inventory as physical shelf space shrinks.
- More than 3.5 million square feet of warehouse space.
- Distribution to 28,000 U.S. retail locations.
- Annual Holiday 2 day shipping program for independents.
- Vendor management inventory programs with major customers.
Distribution
PRHPS publishers experience our unparalleled distribution services, including: one-day national laydowns for all titles, nearly all orders shipped within 48 hours, exceptional customer service, shipping to destinations worldwide, a B2B website where retailers can place and track orders, and daily shipments to multiple Amazon facilities.
Fulfillment
We are continuously making improvements in our fulfillment operations. A book that is on a shelf in front of a customer or showing as in stock online has the highest probability to be sold.
Supply Chain
With more than 3.5 million total square feet of warehouse space, our supply chain is the most advanced in the industry and continues to be a top priority. PRHPS publishers see reduced replenishment time and lower returns rates.
Distribution
PRHPS publishers experience our unparalleled distribution services, including: one-day national laydowns for all titles, nearly all orders shipped within 48 hours, exceptional customer service, shipping to destinations worldwide, a B2B website where retailers can place and track orders, and daily shipments to multiple Amazon facilities.
Fulfillment
We are continuously making improvements in our fulfillment operations. A book that is on a shelf in front of a customer or showing as in stock online has the highest probability to be sold.
Supply Chain
With more than 3.5 million total square feet of warehouse space, our supply chain is the most advanced in the industry and continues to be a top priority. PRHPS publishers see reduced replenishment time and lower returns rates.
Reporting
Powerful Analytics
The Penguin Random House Portal is the gateway to accurate title information and reporting tools, including point-of-sale reporting from multiple accounts. Our standard report package includes over 20 customized reports that give PRHPS publishers sales visibility and comprehensive data analysis.
- 360-degree sales visibility & comprehensive analysis.
- Unlimited customized reports.
- Point-of-sale (POS) reporting for physical & eBooks.
- Real-time title inventory & rate-of-movement.
PRHPS Engage
Trainings, Webinars & Events
Along with unparalleled sales and distribution services, we aim to provide PRHPS publishers with the tools and knowledge key to building stronger publishing programs and reaching broader markets. Our Engage program provides dynamic events, digital webinars, and hundreds of resources that clients can take advantage of year round.
Our Clients
Working with leading independent publishers across all categories. See full client list >
Working with PRHPS has changed our lives. We can concentrate our efforts on developing, marketing, and selling books without having to deal with customer service, shipping, or collection problems.
Mary Ann Sabia,
Vice President & Publisher,
Charlesbridge
Their around-the-clock attention, relentless and innovative hard work, and whip-smart advice has been priceless and regularly reminds us how exciting making books can be.
Dennis Johnson,
Publisher,
Melville House
Our collaboration with PRHPS has allowed Quirk to focus on what we do best: create bold, unprecedented, beautifully designed and affordable books.
Brett Cohen,
President & Publisher,
Quirk Books
We honestly have the best of all worlds—the autonomy of an independent press coupled with the smarts and muscle of a publishing giant.
Bronwen Hruska,
Publisher,
Soho Press
I’m happier every day about the decision I made to work with PRH. Our sales are booming and the level of efficiency is staggering. And I mean that.
Mike Richardson,
President and Publisher,
Dark Horse Comics
It’s the best of both worlds: we are an independent publisher making all of our own business decisions, and we have the benefit of a well-oiled sales and distribution team to help get our books into the marketplace worldwide.
Janet Levin,
Senior Director of Sales & Distribution,
North Atlantic Books