Rights and Acquisitions Manager

4 days ago


Newbury, United Kingdom Arlington Recruitment Limited Full time

* Rights & Acquisitions Manager
Rights and Acquisitions Manager
£60,000 to £70,000
Based in Newbury office in West Berkshire (or from home)
The Company has revolutionised the way people access and consume books. As the world's No.1 audiobook publisher and a leader in digital media, they combine a global reputation for excellence built over 25 years in audiobook publishing with the energy of theirfive-year-old digital start-up.
The Company has won hundreds of awards for producing world-class audio and publish bestselling authors and top brands on audio. They boast the best young adult and children's audiobook program in the world and publish International authors such as James Patterson,Kate Morton, Elizabeth Gilbert and Liz Pichon.
Through their digital download solution, BorrowBox - your library in one app - The Company is the leading digital library provider in the world. BorrowBox, which enables members of public libraries, schools, and universities to download and borrow eContent,is the fastest growing digital library platform in Australia and the UK. The Company has offices in Melbourne, the UK, and New Zealand, doing business globally to provide great opportunities for exceptional people.
Everything about The Company is cutting-edge, from their digital products and infrastructure, to their business processes and training. They do things differently from most businesses and pride themselves on being one of the most innovative and progressivepublishing companies.
Having gone through significant growth, the company is now looking to add even more talented people to its passionate and energetic team. If you are ambitious and would love to be challenged in a demanding but highly rewarding environment, then this Companyis for you.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for:

- Managing relationships with key agents, content providers and publishers across the globe
- Continuing to build and nurture relationships with our exclusive publishing partners
- Using your expertise and knowledge to hunt down the best and most relevant titles for both the trade and library marketplaces
- Impressively presenting and pitching our business, our brand and our core values
- Assessing manuscripts and ensuring The Company buys only the very best titles
- Negotiating commercial terms at a high level
- Closing international deals on titles from the world's best authors
- Maintaining, managing, and continuing to grow the whole publishing list
- Helping to manage or mentor our editorial and rights team
- Working on new formats for our content portfolio
Core Competencies
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the following:

- Market-awareness - you will live and breathe publishing and rights, and have in-depth knowledge of all major authors and publishing houses
- Have at least five years' experience in selling or buying rights - with a demonstrable track record of top acquisitions/sales
- Have experience of working in the audiobook industry
- Have strong negotiation skills and thrive on closing the very best deals
- You will be a genuine hunter - with a can-do approach to acquisitions
- Have determination and grit, relentless in your desire to succeed
- Be conscientious and detail orientated
- Have superior presentation, organizational and administration skills
To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.



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