Sales Director

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Penguin Random House LLCPenguin Random House LLC Full time
Job Title: Sales Manager

Penguin Random House US is seeking a highly skilled Sales Manager to represent our US lists to UK accounts and distributors. As a key member of our UK sales team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies, setting sales priorities, and managing our business relationships with key UK distributors and retailers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with our UK sales team to maintain a timely flow of title information to our distributors, including local on-sale dates, retail prices, and formats.
  • Present new titles to our distributors' sales teams on a regular basis via MS Teams and in person.
  • Work with our distributors to secure retail promotions and maximize title performance in the UK trade.
  • Liaise with Penguin Random House US Sub-rights Managers on UK title rights.
  • Seek out and initiate plans to secure new sales opportunities.
  • Work with our UK-based Marketing and Publicity Manager to ensure books are available to support publicity and marketing outreach as well as author events.
  • Maintain a regular schedule of contact with key business partners, including meetings in and around London.
  • Report weekly to the Associate Sales Director on sales performance and goals.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 3 years of book publishing sales experience required.
  • Excellent knowledge of the UK book trade.
  • Knowledge of non-trade/special markets, evolving trends, and retail merchandising are preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Collaborative attitude and an ability to work on complex problems as part of a team.
  • Highly organized with the ability to self-start and prioritize a heavy workload.
  • Ability to travel on average 2-3 days per month to the London area by train and to travel via plane once per year to New York City.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
What We Offer:

Penguin Random House is committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process. We offer a competitive salary range of £40,000-£45,000, with opportunities for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Penguin Random House is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.


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