International Sales Manager

Bristol University Press (BUP), along with its award-winning imprint Policy Press (PP), is looking for an International Sales Manager to implement its global sales strategy and to increase sales in line with our business growth targets. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, not-for-profit scholarly press based at one of the world’s top universities.

The successful candidate should have extensive sales experience within academic publishing, including significant knowledge of trade and institutional sales, print and digital retailers and content licensing. The International Sales Manager will be expected to deliver on ambitious UK and international sales targets for the books and journals portfolio and a knowledge of social science disciplines would be a distinct advantage. You will need to have managed a range of accounts and have experience of developing and implementing successful sales campaigns, preparing forecasts and reports, managing budgets and leading a staff team.

You should be a strong communicator, negotiator and presenter with excellent reporting, organisational and analytical skills and have a proven track record of delivering revenue growth and working under pressure.

As a leading international publisher of social science books, journals and digital products we have a strong social mission and are looking for a candidate who is also committed to making a difference to society.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10th July 2019.

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We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.