Candice Chaplin
About Candice Chaplin
Candice Chaplin is the VP, Director of Backlist Sales at Penguin Random House, with over 30 years of experience in the book publishing industry.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Candice Chaplin currently serves as the Vice President, Director of Backlist Sales for Penguin Random House and Distributed Clients, based in the Greater New York City Area. In this capacity, she oversees the sales strategy for backlist titles, which includes managing relationships with various distributed clients. Her extensive experience within the company positions her well to drive sales and maintain strong client partnerships.
Previous Positions at Penguin Random House
Candice Chaplin has held multiple roles at Penguin Random House over her career. She was the Vice President, Imprint Sales Director for the Crown Publishing Group from 2013 to 2018. Before that, she served as the Imprint Sales Director from 2010 to 2011. Prior to these roles, she was the VP, Director of Sales Marketing for Nonfiction Brands from 2010 to 2013. She also worked as the Director of Marketing & Publicity for Random House Information Group from 2005 to 2010 in New York.
Experience at Hyperion Books and Other Roles
Before her extensive tenure at Penguin Random House, Candice Chaplin worked as the Sales Director at Hyperion Books from 2003 to 2005. She also gained significant experience in author promotions during her time at Barnes & Noble from 1996 to 1997. Additionally, she started her career as a Publicist at Bantam Books, where she worked from 1990 to 1995.
Educational Background
Candice Chaplin earned her degree from Northwestern University, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. Prior to attending Northwestern, she completed her high school education at Harriton High School, graduating in 1985. Her educational background laid the foundation for her successful and extensive career in the book publishing industry.
Industry Expertise
Candice Chaplin brings over 30 years of experience in the book publishing industry to her current role. She specializes in sales, marketing, and publicity, having held various leadership roles at Penguin Random House. Her expertise encompasses directing sales strategies for both fiction and nonfiction titles, marketing campaigns, and managing public relations efforts. Her long-standing career displays her deep knowledge and proficiency in the field.