Publishing rights jobs

Head of Fiction Rights

​ About Walker Books ​ Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international Group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House and Peachtree in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding ...

London Walker Books ref: (Ref_28828) 12 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Foreign Rights & Permissions Management Rights
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent Hybrid
Salary and Benefits	Competitive Salaries
Skills	You will have a proactive, goal-oriented approach, with a high-level understanding of the rights process and extensive experience in fiction rights sales; A proven track record of building markets, exceeding revenue targets, and managing high-value partnerships across diverse regions; Experience in the development and delivery of a forward-thinking sales strategy; Excellent presentation and negotiation skills; Strong proven experience of the rights business in children’s book publishing and extensive international publisher relationships; Proven people management experience, with strong interpersonal and empathy skills, applied when liaising with direct reports, other departments and international publishers; Clear and effective communication skills; Organisational and time-management strengths, working to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail; Calm, solutions-focused approach, using initiative and sound judgment under pressure; Highly self-motivated, enjoys leading and working as part of a team, and also able to work independently; Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Strong mathematical and analytical skills, as well as a high standard of written English; Significant experience with financial planning, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making; Proactive commercial acumen and results-orientated approach; International travel is essential and foreign language skills will be advantageous; Proven depth of understanding of the global publishing landscape; Knowledge and enthusiasm for children’s book publishing.​