Business Development Manager UK

Introduction.

Phoenix International Publications specialises in Children’s Books, with a key focus on electronic sound books, including characters from many of the key Licence groups, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Mattel and Hasbro.

The UK business has been established in London for approximately 20 years, and counts many of the UK’s leading retail groups among its customers.

We are seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager to strengthen support for some existing customers and take the business into new markets to broaden distribution of the Phoenix product range and to take advantage of the rapidly changing retail market.

The Business Development Manager would be based in the London office and is a full-time position.

Role:

An entirely new position, reporting to the UK and Ireland Sales Director, the role will be to support with key existing customers, and focus would be on identifying new business opportunities. Working with the commercial teams globally to build print runs and adapting to suit different customer needs.

Responsibilities

Visit new and existing customers, presenting and developing publishing programmes. Identify new opportunities and grow current business, Forecasting for print runs and P&L’s. Dealing with a wide customer base including High Street, Non-trade, Clearance, Book Clubs and some online business

Attributes:

Experience in a New Business Development role or Key Account Management. You may already have experience in Sales Management or want to move up in the next stage of your career. Should be familiar with developing promotional programmes with major retailers, including development of Point of Sale material.

Would best suit a self-motivated candidate with the ability to multi task, excellent communication skill and who is results driven. You must have the ability to work independently as well as part of an international team.

Candidate should ideally have a background in Books, Toys or other entertainment-based format.

Must be conversant with Microsoft Office programmes, especially Excel. SAP experience preferred but not essential

To be considered for any position, qualified candidates must submit a Cover Letter, Resume and Salary Requirements, to: cpower@pikidsmedia.com