Account Executive

Do you want a sales role in which you can make a real difference?  Could you help a publisher manage a limited budget most effectively? Do you want to help break-out the next big debut?

The Bookseller is looking for someone with a passion for publishing and a well-developed ability to understand clients’ marketing objectives. Working for us means you get to deal with book publishers across the board from the largest names to the smallest start-ups. This role spans sales across all our products, print and digital (online & email), social media and events.

The role will encompass the following:

• Sale of display advertising both online and in print
• Face-to-face meetings with both new business and current accounts to discuss future projects
• Pro-actively exploring client needs and coming up with creative marketing solutions
• Managing a customer database of key contacts
• Identification of new customers and revenue streams for all of our products

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience, attributes and skills in some or all of the following:

• Solid experience of working in online advertising sales
• Solid experience of working in magazine advertising sales
• Ability to prioritise and work on multiple projects at one time
• Team player but also able to work independently using own initiative
• Great customer service and client management
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Dynamic and flexible
• Proven experience of working to/exceeding sales targets
• Proficiency with MS Office, InDesign, Salesforce.com,

Across print and online The Bookseller is the most authoritative weekly source of industry news, features, charts and analysis. It is relied on by booksellers, publishers, librarians, authors, agents and book industry professionals in the UK and around the world. Advertising campaigns placed with The Bookseller really work because we work really hard on them. This is mid-level role for someone looking to make their mark.

We would be happy to consider a part-time role for the right candidate.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter to Emma.Lowe@thebookseller.com. Closing date is 30th October and Interviews will be held the first week of November.

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