Simon & Schuster Distribution Services

<!DOCTYPE html> <html data-wf-page="5fff1927a3b9ff611802e94b" data-wf-site="5fff1927a3b9ff1e9202e94d"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <title>Simon & Schuster Distribution Services</title> <meta content="Simon & Schuster offers a full range of distribution services to independent publishers, including but not limited to sales, fulfillment, production, and digital support services." name="description"> <meta content="Simon & Schuster Distribution Services" property="og:title"> <meta content="Simon & Schuster offers a full range of distribution services to independent publishers, including but not limited to sales, fulfillment, production, and digital support services." property="og:description"> <meta content="Simon & Schuster Distribution Services" property="twitter:title"> <meta content="Simon & Schuster offers a full range of distribution services to independent publishers, including but not limited to sales, fulfillment, production, and digital support services." property="twitter:description"> <meta property="og:type" content="website"> <meta content="summary_large_image" name="twitter:card"> <meta content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" name="viewport"> <link href="css/normalize.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <link href="css/components.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <link href="css/76444-sns-distribution-clients-2.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com" rel="preconnect"> <link href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" rel="preconnect" crossorigin="anonymous"> <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1.6.26/webfont.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script type="text/javascript">WebFont.load({ google: { families: ["Varela:400","Libre Baskerville:regular,italic,700","Hind:300,regular,500,600,700","Libre Baskerville:regular,italic,700"] }});</script> <script type="text/javascript">!function(o,c){var n=c.documentElement,t=" w-mod-";n.className+=t+"js",("ontouchstart"in o||o.DocumentTouch&&c instanceof DocumentTouch)&&(n.className+=t+"touch")}(window,document);</script> <link href="images/favicon.jpg" rel="shortcut icon" type="image/x-icon"> <link href="images/webclip.jpg" rel="apple-touch-icon"> <script>(function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-MCVSTKL');</script>  </head> <body class="body"> <div class="navigation"> <div class="container-nav w-container"> <div data-collapse="medium" data-animation="default" data-duration="400" data-easing="ease" data-easing2="ease" role="banner" class="navbar w-nav"> <div class="w-container"> <a href="index.html" aria-current="page" class="brand w-nav-brand w--current"><img src="images/sns-dist-logo.svg" alt="distribution services logo" class="image"></a> <nav role="navigation" class="nav-menu w-nav-menu"> <a href="index.html" aria-current="page" class="nav-link w-nav-link w--current">Our Services</a> <a href="our-clients.html" class="nav-link w-nav-link">Our Clients</a> <a href="contact.html" class="nav-link w-nav-link">Contact</a> </nav> <div class="menu-button w-nav-button"> <div class="icon w-icon-nav-menu"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="TOP" class="section-hero"> <div class="w-container"> <div data-delay="9000" data-animation="slide" class="slider-3 slider-2 w-slider" data-autoplay="true" data-easing="ease" data-hide-arrows="false" data-disable-swipe="false" data-autoplay-limit="0" data-nav-spacing="3" data-duration="500" data-infinite="true"> <div class="mask-2 w-slider-mask"> <div class="w-slide"> <div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-feat">“Simon & Schuster is an absolutely terrific distribution partner. Their team is responsive, hardworking, full of good ideas, and a pleasure to work with. They are a real asset to our publishing program and I can’t recommend them highly enough.”</div> <div class="attrib-feat">—Tony Lyons, President and Publisher, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.</div> </div> </div> <div class="w-slide"> <div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-feat">“Simon & Schuster is a true partner and has helped VIZ Media achieve its sales and growth goals while ensuring that our books reach our fans. Their professionalism, organization, systems, and ease of communication makes things easier for all. Most of all it is the people at S&S. It is a pleasure working with them on a daily basis.”</div> <div class="attrib-feat">—Kevin R. Hamric, Vice President of Publishing Sales, VIZ Media</div> </div> </div> <div class="w-slide"> <div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-feat">“Of course we value Simon & Schuster for their exceptional sales and distribution services, but what really sets them apart is their commitment to helping us reach the widest possible audience.”</div> <div class="attrib-feat">—Maureen McMahon<em>, </em>President & Publisher, Kaplan Publishing<br></div> </div> </div> <div class="w-slide"> <div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-feat">“It’s a great pleasure to say that Simon & Schuster’s client distribution business has done wonders for Pegasus Books. Their professionalism and acumen, sincere passion and love of new books, and efficient supply chain management have all combined to give our domestic and international sales a lovely boost during this past year—and this occurred during the challenges of the Covid era, of course. I am looking forward to seeing what new levels of success S&S brings to our indie house in 2021.”</div> <div class="attrib-feat">—Claiborne Hancock, Publisher of Pegasus Books, New York<br></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="left-arrow-2 w-slider-arrow-left"> <div class="icon-4 w-icon-slider-left"></div> </div> <div class="right-arrow-2 w-slider-arrow-right"> <div class="icon-4 w-icon-slider-right"></div> </div> <div class="slide-nav-2 w-slider-nav"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section-main-content"> <div class="container w-container"> <h2 class="heading h2">Distribution Client Services</h2> <p class="paragraph">Simon & Schuster offers a full range of services to independent publishers. Our client publishers benefit from all advantages of the S&S infrastructure, including sales, fulfillment, production, digital support services, and more.</p> <p class="paragraph">S&S offers a broad range of services that are compatible with established publishing programs, and we encourage our clients to retain their autonomy and identity throughout the sales process. We value the insights our clients bring to the table, and believe no one knows their product better than the publisher themselves.</p> </div> <div id="SERVICES" class="container w-container"> <h2 class="heading h2">Our Services</h2> <div data-duration-in="300" data-duration-out="100" data-current="Tab 1" data-easing="ease" class="tabs w-tabs"> <div class="tabs-menu w-tab-menu"> <a data-w-tab="Tab 1" class="tab _1 w-inline-block w-tab-link w--current"> <div class="tab-headline">Global Sales</div> </a> <a data-w-tab="Tab 2" class="tab _2 w-inline-block w-tab-link"> <div class="tab-headline">Systems, Reporting, & Financials</div> </a> <a data-w-tab="Tab 3" class="tab _3 w-inline-block w-tab-link"> <div class="tab-headline">Distribution</div> </a> <a data-w-tab="Tab 4" class="tab _4 w-inline-block w-tab-link"> <div class="tab-headline">Operations <br>& Support</div> </a> <a data-w-tab="Tab 5" class="tab _5 w-inline-block w-tab-link"> <div class="tab-headline">Production Services</div> </a> </div> <div class="tabs-content w-tab-content"> <div data-w-tab="Tab 1" class="tab-panel w-tab-pane w--tab-active"> <p class="paragraph tab-body">S&S has a unique culture whereby it distributes its own product globally and distribution clients reap the benefits. Our global sales force is presented with all relevant titles that are published and distributed by S&S. With this structure in place, S&S maximizes global sales to a degree that is unrivaled in the industry. S&S views the client relationship as a partnership and welcomes publishers to bring their passion for their books to the sales process as an active participant.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body">S&S has a <strong>National Accounts</strong> team dedicated to selling client titles directly to key retail accounts such as Amazon, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Ingram, and Readerlink. Our account managers present directly to buyers at major retailers, including, but not limited to, Costco, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Sam’s Club, Target, and Walmart.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body">The <strong>International</strong> sales force is committed to selling client titles everywhere S&S has rights. In support of global sales, S&S has sales organizations across the world through offices in Canada, UK, Australia, and India.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body">Independent bookstores around the United States are assigned to a sales representative in the <strong>Field </strong>group. Our sales group has built strong relationships throughout the independent bookstore community. </p> <p class="paragraph tab-body"><strong>Special Sales & Gift Sales</strong> present your list to the right audience to maximize buys. Accounts in this channel include non-bookstore retailers such as Urban Outfitters, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Hot Topic. Your titles are included in the S&S printed gift catalogs and are showcased at gift tradeshows as well as in gift showrooms.</p> </div> <div data-w-tab="Tab 2" class="tab-panel w-tab-pane"> <p class="paragraph tab-body">Manage your publishing program as S&S does! Client publishers have access to the full range of S&S systems, informational reports, and financial reporting tools.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body">Visit the <strong>Publisher Portal</strong> to see a daily snapshot of your business. The user-friendly interface makes title entry easy and reports accessible.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body">Use the custom built <strong>Sales Analysis Tool</strong> for quick access to aggregated data by account, title, imprint, and sales channel. Includes US, UK, Canada, and AUS sales.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body">Metadata and digital assets are updated daily in our <strong>Digital Catalogs</strong>. Customize for US, Canada, UK, or AUS audiences.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body">Access POS, analytical sales, monthly financials, and consolidated statements through the <strong>reporting and financial</strong> tools. </p> </div> <div data-w-tab="Tab 3" class="tab-panel w-tab-pane"> <p class="paragraph tab-body">Our state-of-the-art warehouse facilities are located in <strong>Riverside, NJ</strong>, and<strong> Jackson, TN.</strong> Both locations are fully-equipped and staffed to address your customer service needs.</p> </div> <div data-w-tab="Tab 4" class="tab-panel w-tab-pane"> <p class="paragraph tab-body">S&S provides full publishing operations support and systems training, including managing the ONIX feed to retailers and seasonal reviews of metadata to ensure <strong>data integrity</strong>. The Supply Chain and Inventory Management teams support clients with <strong>stock status, planning and forecasting</strong>, and <strong>market trend analysis</strong>.</p> </div> <div data-w-tab="Tab 5" class="tab-panel w-tab-pane"> <p class="paragraph tab-body">Optional S&S services include <strong>print production</strong> and <strong>eBook conversion</strong>. S&S offers dedicated production teams to manage the process for client publishers as requested.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="services-accordian w-container"> <div class="accordion-wrapper"> <div class="accordionitem first"> <div class="accordionitemtrigger-2"> <h2 class="heading h3 accordian-head">Global Sales</h2> <div class="plus">+</div> </div> <div class="accordionitem-content"> <p class="paragraph tab-body first">S&S has a unique culture whereby it distributes its own product globally and distribution clients reap the benefits. Our global sales force is presented with all relevant titles that are published and distributed by S&S. With this structure in place, S&S maximizes global sales to a degree that is unrivaled in the industry. S&S views the client relationship as a partnership and welcomes publishers to bring their passion for their books to the sales process as an active participant.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body">S&S has a <strong>National Accounts</strong> team dedicated to selling client titles directly to key retail accounts such as Amazon, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Ingram, and Readerlink. Our account managers present directly to buyers at major retailers, including, but not limited to, Costco, BJ’s Wholsesale Club, Sam’s Club, Target, and Walmart.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body">The <strong>International</strong> sales force is committed to selling client titles everywhere S&S has rights. In support of global sales, S&S has sales organizations across the world through offices in Canada, UK, Australia, and India.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body">Independent bookstores around the United States are assigned to a sales representative in the <strong>Field </strong>group. Our sales group has built strong relationships throughout the independent bookstore community. </p> <p class="paragraph tab-body"><strong>Special Sales & Gift Sales</strong> present your list to the right audience to maximize buys. Accounts in this channel include non-bookstore retailers such as Urban Outfitters, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Hot Topic. Your titles are included in the S&S printed gift catalogs and are showcased at gift tradeshows as well as in gift showrooms.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordionitem"> <div class="accordionitemtrigger-2"> <h2 class="heading h3 accordian-head">Systems, Reporting, and Financials</h2> <div class="plus">+</div> </div> <div class="accordionitem-content"> <p class="paragraph tab-body first">Manage your publishing program as S&S does! Client publishers have access to the full range of S&S systems, informational reports, and financial reporting tools.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body first">Visit the <strong>Publisher Portal</strong> to see a daily snapshot of your business. The user-friendly interface makes title entry easy and reports accessible.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body first">Use the custom built <strong>Sales Analysis Tool</strong> for quick access to aggregated data by account, title, imprint, and sales channel. Includes US, UK, Canada, and AUS sales.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body first">Metadata and digital assets are updated daily in our <strong>Digital Catalogs</strong>. Customize for US, Canada, UK, or AUS audiences.</p> <p class="paragraph tab-body first">Access POS, analytical sales, monthly financials, and consolidated statements through the <strong>reporting and financial</strong> tools. </p> </div> </div> <div class="accordionitem"> <div class="accordionitemtrigger-2"> <h2 class="heading h3 accordian-head">Distribution</h2> <div class="plus">+</div> </div> <div class="accordionitem-content"> <p class="paragraph tab-body first">Our state-of-the-art warehouse facilities are located in <strong>Riverside, NJ</strong>, and <strong>Milan, TN</strong>. Both locations are fully-equipped and staffed to address your customer service needs.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordionitem"> <div class="accordionitemtrigger-2"> <h2 class="heading h3 accordian-head">Operations & Support</h2> <div class="plus">+</div> </div> <div class="accordionitem-content"> <p class="paragraph tab-body first">S&S provides full publishing operations support and systems training, including managing the ONIX feed to retailers and seasonal reviews of metadata to ensure <strong>data integrity</strong>. The Supply Chain and Inventory Management teams support clients with <strong>stock status, planning and forecasting</strong>, and <strong>market trend analysis</strong>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordionitem"> <div class="accordionitemtrigger-2"> <h2 class="heading h3 accordian-head">Production Services</h2> <div class="plus">+</div> </div> <div class="accordionitem-content"> <p class="paragraph tab-body first">Optional S&S services include <strong>print production</strong> and <strong>eBook conversion</strong>. S&S offers dedicated production teams to manage the process for client publishers as requested.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer-section-copyright footer-section-kkr"> <div class="legal-links-container-kkr w-container"> <div class="w-layout-hflex updated-flex-block"> <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/privacy-policy" target="_blank" class="legal-link-kkr">Privacy Policy</a> <div class="updated hide"><strong>UPDATED</strong></div> </div> <div class="w-layout-hflex updated-flex-block"> <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/terms-of-use" target="_blank" class="legal-link-kkr">Terms of Use</a> <div class="updated hide"><strong>UPDATED</strong></div> </div> <div class="w-layout-hflex updated-flex-block"> <a href="https://simon-privacy.my.onetrust.com/webform/42b48037-2185-4e2d-96d2-a4301bbc3f8a/b3c0395b-4ed8-404f-b14b-3d388bec653d" target="_blank" class="legal-link-kkr">Your Privacy Choices<br></a><img src="images/privacyoptions.svg" loading="lazy" width="26" alt="Your Privacy Choices"> </div> <div class="cookie-prefs-link w-embed"> <a class="ot-sdk-show-settings">Cookie Preferences</a> </div> <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/privacy-policy#additional-information-us-states" target="_blank" class="legal-link-kkr">California Notice</a> </div> <div class="container-copyright-kkr w-container"> <div class="copyright-kkr">© </div> <div class="html-embed copyright-kkr w-embed w-script"> <script type="text/javascript"> document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); </script> </div> <div class="copyright-kkr"> Simon & Schuster, LLC. 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