Amy Wilkerson
About Amy Wilkerson
Amy Wilkerson is the Business Development Director at Penguin Random House in London, with over a decade of experience in sales and marketing within the publishing industry.
Current Position
Amy Wilkerson currently serves as the Business Development Director at Penguin Random House. She is based in London, England, United Kingdom, and contributes to the company's strategic growth initiatives and business development efforts. This role involves leveraging her extensive experience in sales and marketing within the publishing industry.
Past Roles at Penguin Random House
Amy Wilkerson has held multiple significant roles at Penguin Random House. Between 2018 and 2021, she served as the Head Of Children's Sales in London. Prior to that, she was a Sales Manager from 2016 to 2018, and a Key Account Manager from 2015 to 2016. Her career at Penguin Random House began as a Key Account Executive in 2015, and she also worked as an International Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator from 2013 to 2014.
Experience in the Publishing Industry
Amy Wilkerson has over a decade of experience in the publishing industry, with a strong focus on sales and marketing. Before joining Penguin Random House, she worked at Transworld and Random House Children’s Publishers as a Sales Operations Assistant in 2013, and also had a role at The Little Bookroom in Melbourne, Australia, as a Bookseller and Library Accounts Manager from 2011 to 2012.
Early Career and Education
Amy Wilkerson started her career in the book industry as a Part-time Bookseller at Heffers Bookshop, where she worked from 2003 to 2007 while studying. She pursued her education at The University of Sheffield, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature and Philosophy from 2005 to 2008. Her early work experiences laid a strong foundation for her career in book sales and marketing.
Specialization in Children's Book Sales
Amy Wilkerson has a robust background in children's book sales. She served as the Head Of Children's Sales at Penguin Random House from 2018 to 2021, demonstrating her expertise and leadership in this niche. Her career progression within various sales roles at Penguin Random House and other publishing companies highlights her specialization in this area.