ReaderLink

ReaderLink is North America's largest full-service book distributor, established in 2011. Headquartered in Illinois, the company employs 1,300 people and serves over 300 retailers across 100,000 storefronts, including mass merchants, grocery stores, and military outlets. ReaderLink ships more than 325 million books annually, generating over $3 billion in sales for its partners. The company offers comprehensive distribution solutions, including logistics, marketing, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment. It operates six distribution centers that manage inventory and order fulfillment across 6,000 cities. ReaderLink also publishes books through its subsidiary, Printers Row Publishing Group, which specializes in children's literature and reference materials. With a mission to advance literacy and promote reading, ReaderLink holds a 5.3% market share in the U.S. book wholesaling industry, focusing on scalability and compliance.

Publishing Oak Brook, United States Founded 2011 ~391 employees

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Employees
391
+0.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$3.1M
Revenue ~$1.2B
12-month attrition
7.8%
Tech: 3.6%
H1B filings, FY2024
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
31
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

ReaderLink went from 399 employees in Jul 2023 to 391 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 13 people joined, 7 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other220
Operations53
Sales32
Product23
HR18
Finance14
Marketing11
Engineering11

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ReaderLink FAQ

How many employees does ReaderLink have?

ReaderLink has about 391 employees, up 0.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does ReaderLink sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. ReaderLink filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2024, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is ReaderLink's revenue per employee?

ReaderLink makes about $3.07M in revenue per employee, based on $1.2B annual revenue and 391 employees.

How much does ReaderLink pay?

6figr has 1 salary profile for ReaderLink in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the ReaderLink salaries page. See ReaderLink salaries

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