UK Sales Executive

Job title: UK Sales Executive Reports to: Deputy Trade Sales Director, Fiction and Senior Sales Manager, Non-Trade Location : HYLO, 5th Floor, 103-105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ Working pattern : Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home Department: UK Sales Salary : Up to £28,000 per annum, dependent on experience General summary An exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic individual to work within the UK sales team. As the UK sales executive, you will be providing essential support to ensure the smooth running of the team as well as looking after a select number of your own accounts. This role would suit someone currently working as an assistant looking for the next step in their publishing career. The role will be part of the UK trade and non-trade teams, working across the Adult & Children’s divisions. Proven organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively will be key. As this role is across the trade and non-trade teams, there is the opportunity to develop expertise across a range of accounts the teams look after . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, dynamic team and the successful candidate will be a vital part of helping the team meet their annual targets. Key responsibilities Creating and maintaining PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use Providing support on UK key accounts as well as attending select customer meetings Processing orders for the non-trade team, as well as managing some smaller accounts Work closely with and be the primary touchpoint for the field sales team Key point of contact for internal and external queries as well as building exceptional relationships with key stakeholders Attending and providing organisational support at external events such as book fairs, signings and retailer events, as required Management and distribution of key sales materials such as samples and POS in a timely manner Collating marketing materials and sharing with customers as needed Maintaining customer databases Supporting sales managers with building submission grids, and collating of information Maintaining awareness of deadlines and using initiative to keep to them Qualifications and experience MS Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Power BI, Biblio and Vista is a plus, though training will be provided. Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness Attention to detail Organisation and time management Communication skills An enthusiasm for books and reading Outside the box thinking If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward in hearing from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr