Key Account Sales Manager

Marco Polo Travel Publishing

Hampshire / home based

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s fastest growing travel publisher. You will be responsible for managing key relationships with book retailers, wholesalers and a freelance sales force to maximise sales whilst also growing new business. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised, passionate sales person and team player with good admin and communication skills and a can-do attitude.

Key duties:

• Manage a range of existing customers
• Develop new business opportunities outside the traditional book trade
• Manage and motivate a team of freelance sales reps
• Regularly report on activities and monthly sales figures
• Provide customer and competitor feedback
• Work closely with the internal sales & marketing team to enhance existing products and develop new ideas
• Attend relevant trade events

Experience / skills required:

• Proven sales track record
• Knowledge and interest in the book / travel industry is highly desirable
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to work as part of a team and independently

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package for the right candidate.

Closing date: 2 April 2019

Apply to Ian MacDonald, Managing Director, by emailing your covering letter and CV to ian@marcopolouk.com