International Sales Manager- Western Europe
Pan Macmillan is one of the largest general book publishers in the UK and is part of the Macmillan group, which operates in over 70 countries worldwide.
The International Sales team represents not only our own major brands (including Pan, Macmillan, Picador, Macmillan Children's Books, Bluebird, Collector's Library and Kingfisher), but those of our sister company, Macmillan USA (including St Martin's Press, Tor, Griffin, Henry Holt, Flat Iron, Farrar Straus and Giroux), and of our carefully selected agency lists.
We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated and passionate sales manager to maintain and develop our existing customer base in Western Europe, including Germany and The Netherlands. The role reports into the Head of International Sales and is responsible for planning the sales strategy of our entire portfolio of house and agency imprints within the region, in print, digital, and audio.
The successful candidate will be highly organized and possess excellent negotiation and presentation skills. Previous sales experience is desirable, as well as a demonstrable appetite for the commercial aspects of publishing.
This is an amazing opportunity to join a fantastic team at one of the fastest growing and most exciting trade publishers in the UK.
The position is based at our offices in King's Cross, London and will involve frequent travel to the sales territory, as well as to international trade fairs.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter confirming your current salary and quoting reference PAN/028/16 via our online recruitment site: http://jobs.macmillan.com
The deadline for applications is 17th July 2016.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for the vacancy.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the position.