Anna Morton
About Anna Morton
Anna Morton is the Associate National Accounts Manager at Penguin Random House in New York, with over a decade of experience at the company in various roles.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Anna Morton is currently serving as an Associate National Accounts Manager at Penguin Random House in New York, United States. Her role involves managing relationships with national accounts, contributing to the company's sales strategies, and ensuring the successful promotion and distribution of Penguin Random House titles. She has amassed a wealth of experience within the company, showcasing her dedication and expertise in the publishing industry.
Career Progression at Penguin Random House
Anna Morton has shown considerable growth during her tenure at Penguin Random House. She initially joined as an Independent Field Sales Assistant from 2013 to 2016. She then advanced to PRHPS Sales Coordinator, holding the position from 2016 to 2018. In her current role as Associate National Accounts Manager, Anna continues to leverage her extensive experience and knowledge in sales and account management, contributing significantly to the company's success.
Early Career and Internships
Before her extensive career at Penguin Random House, Anna Morton gained various professional experiences through internships and early job roles. She worked as a National Sales Accounts Intern at Scholastic for a year from 2011 to 2012, where she built a solid foundation in national sales. Additionally, she contributed to academic initiatives as an Art Library Student Worker at Wellesley College in the Jewett Arts Center from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
Anna Morton holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Creative Writing from Wellesley College, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She further refined her expertise in publishing through the Columbia Publishing Course in 2013. Additionally, she expanded her academic horizons by studying English and Film at the University of Cape Town for 11 months in 2012. Her strong educational background has been instrumental in shaping her career in the publishing industry.
Early Work Experience
Anna Morton began her professional journey by working as a Sailing Instructor at Orient Yacht Club for five years, from 2006 to 2011. During her time there, she developed essential leadership and teaching skills in a recreational setting. This role exemplifies her ability to instruct and guide, traits that have bolstered her subsequent career in sales and account management within the publishing industry.