The leading licensed international children’s book publisher is looking for a commercially-minded Key Accounts/Sales Manager to support existing customers and expand business into new markets within the UK.
In this role, you will have a key focus on Sound Books and Books + Products, featuring many beloved children’s characters, with the initiative to identify opportunities in a rapidly changing retail market. Reporting directly to the UK sales director, you will collaborate with commercial teams globally to build print runs that are adaptable to suit different customer needs.
Key responsibilities:
- Identifying new opportunities and continuing to grow current business ventures
- Visiting new and existing customers, presenting and identifying opportunities for custom projects
- Building and managing relationships with a wide customer base, including high street, non-trade, clearance, book clubs and some online business
Experience and skills:
- Previous experience working in business development and/or in a sales role in a publishing, gift, toy or media environment
- Agile communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships
- Some familiarity with developing promotional plans with retailers (including POS materials)
- A strong base knowledge of the book, toy and entertainment market
- Ideally prior experience with SAP and Biblio
This role will be hybrid with an office location in central London.
Salary: c. £35k DOE + bonus + benefits
If you are interested in this role, please contact Dan with your CV at dan@wonderfulideasproject.com.
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