DK International - Temporary Rights Manager (12-month Maternity Cover, Part-time Contract)

Are you a proactive and ambitious salesperson with a passion for books and a love for closing a deal? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Rights Manager to join our International team, part-time, here in London for a 12-month contract. DK is a global publisher of internationally bestselling authors and illustrators across fiction, non-fiction, adult and children’s publishing. We have been pioneering ways to bring knowledge and adventure to people around the world for over 50 years. Our International Publishing & Licensing department is a cornerstone of our global business and publishing philosophy. We are a multicultural, multilingual team of sales professionals based in London, Beijing, Tokyo, and more.

Responsibilities

• Confidently negotiate the best possible terms for licensed co-editions, print and royalty deals to help reach overall targets.
• Actively seek new partner opportunities to broaden DK's reach, while building and maintaining long-term partnerships with existing customers.
• Manage DK's English language export business to Japan.
• Achieve and exceed annual sales and margin targets for the territory.
• Independently forecast, manage the budget, and report on the business area, ensuring all systems are kept up-to-date.
• Provide timely and relevant editorial feedback to help shape DK’s future publishing programmes.
• Present DK’s front-list and back-list titles at international book fairs and on sales trips.
• Track titles through the production process, together with our agency in Japan, and proactively solve any issues with internal teams to ensure successful and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with the contracts department to review and finalise agreements in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, a commercial mindset, and a flair for identifying priorities that will make the biggest impact on targets. Confidence as a skilled negotiator and deep understanding of global markets and publishing trends will set you apart. Please note, this is a part-time contract. Your working pattern would be 3.5 days per week.

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Volunteering policy and charity matching
• 70% discount on company books
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Flex Fridays (1pm Finish)
• Shopping discounts
• Up to 30 days remote working from abroad

Inclusivity and Flexible Working

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in the DK office. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Pimlico office. As this is non-negotiable, please ensure you are within a reasonable commuting distance of London before applying.

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