Robert Holden
About Robert Holden
Robert Holden is the National Account Manager and BAM Team Lead at Penguin Random House in New York, NY, where he manages the Books-A-Million account and leads a team of three.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Robert Holden serves as the National Account Manager & BAM Team Lead at Penguin Random House in New York, NY. In this role, he leads a team of three, including two direct reports. He is responsible for their professional development and the performance of his entire team. Under his management, he focuses on nurturing relationships with Books-A-Million buyers and executive-level management to grow client sales. His leadership involves implementing creative strategies to merchandise and promote client titles effectively at Books-A-Million.
Previous Roles in Marketing and Publicity
Before his current role, Robert Holden gathered significant experience in marketing and publicity. He worked as a Marketing & Publicity Assistant at Penguin Group USA from 2013 to 2014. He also held a position as a Marketing Assistant at World Book Night from 2012 to 2013. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in marketing practices, which he continues to leverage in his current account management responsibilities.
Early Career Experience
Robert Holden gained early career experience at Strand Book Store as a Book Seller from 2012 to 2013. He also briefly worked as a Production Assistant at National Geographic Channel in 2015. These roles equipped him with essential industry knowledge and customer service skills, forming the base of his expertise in the publishing and media sectors.
Educational Background in Publishing and English
Robert Holden obtained a Publishing Institute Certificate from the University of Denver, where he studied publishing for 11 months in 2012. His education also includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from The University of Georgia, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. This diverse educational background has provided him with a deep understanding of the publishing industry and strong literary skills.