Current openings:

College Sales Representative

Various locations.

The Sales Representative position involves traveling to colleges and universities to promote Norton educational materials to the appropriate professors and instructors on those campuses. Employees in this position will develop presentation, public speaking, problem solving, and event-planning skills. While many representatives desire to stay in this position long-term, opportunities exist for further growth in marketing, editorial, or management within Norton college department.

Individuals wishing to apply for this position should think of themselves as self-motivated and be willing to travel. Candidates must be enthusiastic, independent, and persuasive. Successful representatives love books and enjoy reading and learning. Candidates should have a wide range of interests and love to engage in conversations about literature, politics, science, history, and all disciplines in the liberal arts. Computer skills and an understanding of e-media products are advantages.

Should you be interested in more than one territory, please apply to the regional manager in the region that interests you the most.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens or be in possession of a valid green card.


Northeast Sales Representative:

New Openings: None at this time


Atlantic Corridor and Mideast Sales Representative:

New Openings: None at this time


Midwest Sales Representative:

New Openings:

  • San Antonio/Austin
Please email your résumé and cover letter to

Southern Region Sales Representative:

New Openings:

  • New Orleans, Louisiana with travel throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and southern Alabama
Please email your résumé and cover letter to

Western Region Sales Representative:

New Openings:

  • Oregon with travel to Alaska and Northern California
Please email your résumé and cover letter to

W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10110
No phone calls, please.

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If you would like to be considered for future jobs at Norton, send a résumé and cover letter to:

Lisa Gaeth
Personnel Manager
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10110

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Last updated: 10 June 2008