International Sales Manager
Quarto creates inspiring books for readers worldwide. As International Sales Manager, you'll drive sales across Export markets, build key customer relationships, and help bring our books to audiences worldwide.
Contract
Permanent
Salary
From £38,000 per year
Closing date
30th October 2026
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 09.30 am to 5.30 pm.
We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our London office and two days working from home.
About the role
This is a rare, high-impact opportunity to join a fast-paced, market-leading international sales team and drive the global reach of our award-winning publishing list. If you thrive on building high-value partnerships, travelling internationally, and taking direct ownership of key export markets, we want to hear from you.
What you will be involved in:
- Drive Market Ownership: Lead commercial strategy, deliver revenue growth and spearhead new business development across assigned global export markets.
- Manage Agency & Partner Networks: Direct, motivate and support a high-performing network of external sales agencies, distributors and local retail partners.
- Execute Strategic Travel: Travel regularly to key territories to attend major international book fairs, conduct market visits and deepen client relationships on the ground.
- Support Key Global Accounts: Partner directly with major overseas publishing and distribution accounts to maximise list performance and operational alignment.
- Collaborate with the International Sales Director: Work directly alongside the International Sales Director to prepare executive presentations, lead internal strategy meetings and drive cross-departmental projects.
- Analyse Commercial Performance: Monitor sales metrics, track emerging market trends and deliver accurate forecasting to uncover new commercial opportunities and manage risk.
- Optimise Sales Tools & Processes: Refine presentation materials, pitch decks and internal workflows to empower global sales agents and elevate client pitches.
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align closely with internal publishing, marketing and rights teams to ensure export market requirements feed directly into wider business planning.
About you
- Demonstrate Trade Publishing Expertise: Bring a proven track record in trade book sales, with deep familiarity with international export markets, territorial rights and global distribution models.
- Showcase Commercial Drive & Growth Record: Prove an ability to exceed revenue targets, identify emerging market opportunities and scale turnover across diverse overseas territories.
- Manage External Agencies & Key Accounts: Excel at directing, motivating and building trusted, highly productive relationships with external sales agents, international distributors and major retail partners.
- Embrace Global Travel & Cultural Adaptability: Relish frequent international travel, showing the stamina and diplomacy required to represent the list at major book fairs and on intensive territory visits.
- Combine Strategic Thinking with Operational Diligence: Pair high-level commercial acumen with a hands-on approach to refining sales tools, improving internal processes and managing complex day-to-day admin.
- Communicate & Influence Effectively: Express ideas persuasively, both externally when pitching to major international accounts and internally when working alongside the International Sales Director and publishing teams.
- Analyse Data & Forecast Accurately: Demonstrate strong numerical literacy, using sales data and market insights to track trends, manage forecasting and make sharp commercial decisions.
- Adapt Quickly in a Dynamic Team: Possess a proactive, highly adaptable work ethic, comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment and supporting wider leadership priorities.
What we can offer
A supportive, open environment with development opportunities, as well as the following benefits:
- 25 days paid holiday per year (increasing up to 30 days per year), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days.
- Cultural appreciation day (to honour a cultural holiday which is significant to you, separate to your holiday entitlement)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts on selected shops, retailers, and restaurants
- Health Cash Plan
- Pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Summer hours
- Free books scheme
- Active social and diversity committees
- Excellent and welcoming office facilities in a fantastic location
International Sales Manager employer: quatro
Quarto offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, focusing on creativity and collaboration within the publishing industry. Employees have the opportunity to develop their skills in production while contributing to the creation of award-winning children's books that educate and entertain. The company supports a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility between office and home work.
