Matthew Perrino
About Matthew Perrino
Matthew Perrino is the National Accounts Manager at Penguin Random House, DK, with over eight years of sales experience in the publishing industry, and also works as a freelance writer for Adelphi University.
Current Professional Role at Penguin Random House
Matthew Perrino is currently the National Accounts Manager at DK, Penguin Random House. In this role, he oversees Readerlink's mass channel for Dorling Kindersley, managing relationships with major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Kroger, and Meijer. His responsibilities include securing co-op placements for DK books, monitoring budgets, and allocating funds for placements. He also monitors inventory and collaborates with production to ensure stock availability for various planograms and promotional opportunities.
Previous Experience at HarperCollins Publishers
Before his current role, Matthew Perrino worked at HarperCollins Publishers as an Associate Sales Rep from 2018 to 2021. During his three-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in sales within the publishing industry, which further honed his skills in managing accounts and working with retailers.
Background in Marketing and Special Markets at Macmillan
Matthew Perrino's career also includes significant experience at Macmillan. He served as a Special Markets Coordinator from 2015 to 2018 and as a Special Markets Assistant in 2015. Additionally, he held the position of Digital Media Editorial Intern from 2013 to 2014. These roles allowed him to develop expertise in special markets and gain a deeper understanding of the digital media landscape within the publishing industry.
Freelance Writing at Adelphi University
In addition to his role at Penguin Random House, Matthew Perrino works as a Freelance Writer at Adelphi University. In this capacity, he writes profiles on students, faculty, and university organizations. This role showcases his versatility and ability to create engaging content across different subjects within the academic environment.
Educational Background
Matthew Perrino holds a Master's degree in Publishing: Digital and Print Media from New York University, which he earned from 2012 to 2014. He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in New Media Film from Fairfield University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in both digital and print publishing as well as new media.