Online Sales Executive, UK Sales
A rare opportunity to join the Sales Team of a top 5 UK Publisher at a time of dynamic investment and growth. We are looking to recruit an Online Senior Sales Executive with good organisational skills to work in our fast-paced online sales team. Reporting to the Head of Online Sales, Children’s and Adult, the role will include leading the day-to-day operations of the Amazon print account for the Special Interest division and selling across the Consumer and Special Interest lists to other online accounts. We are looking for someone who has initiative, a natural curiosity, is enthusiastic, data driven, good at multi-tasking and has a love of spreadsheets to join a highly motivated and dynamic team.
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney.
The role
Account Management:
- Manage the Amazon account’s day to day operation for the Special Interest division
- Work closely with Special Interest divisional team and Head of Online Sales to select and pitch books for retail promotions in line with organisational strategy
- Manage and grow your own accounts
Divisional Internal Responsibility:
- Be the Online Sales Team specialist on Special Interest products for the division
- Liaise with M&P teams regarding online sales promotions
- Report back to internal stakeholders of critical developments and updates
- Work closely with M&P and operations teams to manage supply and maintain availability on site
- Ad hoc internal projects relating to the SI division
Market Analysis
- Perform deep dive analysis needed to ensure that we are dynamic on our frontlist and backlist.
- Prepare and share regular and ad hoc critical market and business analysis to update and educate stakeholders
- Maintain a high level of knowledge of the customer platforms and monitor trends to keep internal teams up to date.
- Keep records of sales data and compile data for regular reports to share internally
Team support and admin in tune with other Online Sales Executive:
- Ad hoc general team admin and cover
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Excellent attention to detail
- Organised and can prioritise tasks
- Strong numerical skills
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient with systems such as Biblio, Nielsen, Cognos and Vista
Additional information
The role is a full-time permanent position and is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday
Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by February 21st 2022.
Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications
Bloomsbury Benefits
As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:
Working Pattern
- hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
Holidays
- 25 days holiday
- 3.5 days Christmas company holiday
Other Benefits:
Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 45 minutes earlier in the week
Season Ticket Loan
Sharesave Scheme
In-house Doctor
Eyecare Voucher Scheme
Mob Group – online fitness classes, mindfulness, cookery classes, workshops etc.
Company culture! – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (BAME, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTQ+ and Parents, Guardians and Carers), 15 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources
For additional benefits see below
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
The Company
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names. Read Our Story for how it all began.
Bloomsbury is committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being. We are determined to nurture and develop our employees to reach their highest potential, and we know that our success is down to the passion, commitment and hard work of our talented people. We recognise the urgent need to attract and support applicants from all backgrounds and identities to become part of the global publishing industry, allowing diverse voices to reflect and shape our culture and society.
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