Lisa Tomasello
About Lisa Tomasello
Lisa Tomasello is the Director of Sales at Ingram Content Group, with over 25 years of experience in the publishing industry.
Current Role at Ingram Content Group
Lisa Tomasello currently serves as the Director of Sales at Ingram Content Group, a position she has held since February 2017. In this role, she leads a sales team that manages mass merchandise and special markets channels for over 400 independent publishers. Her responsibilities include fostering customer relationships, developing channels, and driving sales growth within the extensive network of publishers.
Previous Experience at Macmillan
Before joining Ingram Content Group, Lisa Tomasello worked at Macmillan as the Senior National Account Manager from 2012 to 2017. During her five-year tenure in the Greater New York City Area, she honed her skills in account management and strengthened her understanding of the publishing market. Her role involved managing key national accounts and ensuring successful partnerships with various stakeholders.
Career at Simon & Schuster
Lisa Tomasello held multiple roles at Simon & Schuster over her career. She served as the Business Development Manager from 2004 to 2011, where she focused on expanding business opportunities for the publisher. Prior to that, she was the Director of Sales and Retail Marketing in New York, NY, from 2003 to 2004. She initially joined the company as the Director of Sales from 1995 to 1996. These positions allowed her to gain extensive experience in sales strategies and retail marketing.
Previous Roles in the Publishing Industry
Lisa Tomasello's career includes various leadership positions in the publishing industry. She was the Director of Retail Development at Scholastic from 2002 to 2003, Vice President of Sales at Golden Books from 1996 to 2001, and National Account Manager at Random House from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, she held a Sales Manager position at Warner Books from 1989 to 1990. These roles contributed to her deep expertise in sales management and customer relationships.
Educational Background
Lisa Tomasello studied English Literature at the State University of New York at Fredonia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her educational background in literature has complemented her extensive career in the publishing industry, enabling her to better understand the content and market strategies necessary for success in sales and marketing roles.