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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UK Sales team and work on some of the biggest author brands in the UK, including Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, football legend Marcus Rashford and genre bestsellers Danielle Steel, Ann Cleeves and Carissa Broadbent. You will drive sales across Pan Macmillan's entire list, from children’s to adult titles across all imprints, managing relationships with key retailers to maximise reach.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic account management: Take ownership of a high-value portfolio of £1M+ accounts/channels, developing and executing bespoke annual strategies to drive sustainable commercial growth and hit ambitious sales targets
Creative product development: Collaborate closely with the Editorial, Design, and Production teams to identify custom publishing opportunities, tailoring products and formats to meet the specific needs of special sales retailers
Commercial analysis & reporting: Manage P&Ls and margins for all deals, ensuring every project is financially viable and delivers maximum ROI for the UK & Ireland Sales team
Cross-departmental advocacy: Act as a key consultant for your customer base within the business, sharing market insights and retail trends with internal stakeholders to help shape future publishing and acquisition strategies
Operational excellence: Oversight of end-to-end sales processes, from managing intricate spreadsheets and metadata to ensuring stock availability and timely delivery for large-scale promotional moments
Leadership & deputisation: Support the UK Special Sales Director by deputising in high-level meetings and providing mentorship to junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture within the department
Requirements:
Commercial sales success: Proven experience managing high-volume accounts within publishing, with a track record of driving growth and meeting ambitious targets
Special sales expertise: Knowledge of the UK book market and the ability to identify unique opportunities for Special Sales customers
Financial & analytical rigor: Confident managing P&Ls and margins, alongside the ability to oversee complex processes and data spreadsheets
Creative collaboration: A creative approach to tailoring products to meet customer needs by working effectively with Editorial, Design, and Production
Influential Communication: Able to build rapport and communicate with clarity and empathy, ensuring alignment between customer needs and internal stakeholders
Ambition & passion: A proactive, ambitious approach to finding new business, paired with a genuine passion for books and the publishing industry
Inclusion and representation: An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve
Community: A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment
Curiosity: A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives
Integrity: A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes
What we offer:
28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Discounted private medical insurance
Group income protection scheme
Enhanced family pay and leave
Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)
2 Volunteer Days per year
75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)