Publishing Sales Manager

We have a super opportunity to join  a premuim B2B publishing house. Our client is seeking first-class individuals with a passion for publishing, business and Account management. The role is similar to that of a movie producer: get the script, finance it by pitching to investors and hand-pick the team that is going to create it. Sounds like you?  This role is working for an award-winning London based publishing house which produce B2B publications and supplements exclusively for high quality press.

They are a high growth company with tremendous prospects for the future. They endeavour to attract candidates that replicate their characteristics as a business: entrepreneurial, brave, hungry to succeed with an energetic can-do attitude. 

The Role:

• Ensuring the smooth running of each publication’s development
• Using expert research skills, identify the essentials, trends and unique ideas for each topic to develop an in-depth knowledge of the subject and feed into the planning process.
• Deliver credible and professional sales pitches, by phone or face to face, to existing contacts or through business development to achieve sales targets.
• Undertake independent research to establish and identify appropriate advertising partners for each publication.
• Develop editorial synopses and media kits to accurately communicate the desired message to the editorial team.
• Provide input on editorial and design, including liaison with external agencies, to ensure the finished product meets the standards expected by all stakeholders.
• Assist the Production Editor in commissioning the editorial team to ensure the most appropriate professionals and/or organisations are selected for the publication.

This is a demanding but rewarding role in a high-pressured business environment, with emphasis placed on account management and business development activities. They offer a generous salary and bonus.

Previous sales experience in the media industry is not a pre-requisite, but you need to be a first-class operator in whatever tasks and challenges you undertake.  You will be able to demonstrate experience in an account management or business development role within a high energy successful environment.

You will be of graduate calibre with a good standard of degree, articulate, confident and well-presented. You should be interested in current affairs, be organised and able to work independently as well as in a team. You will be competitive, a self-starter and business oriented. This is a unique role with fabulous prospects.  If you are interested in working in business publishing, with top people in the industry, please contact us today.

For further information, please forward a CV with a short covering letter outlining you interest and salary expectations.