At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the International Sales team with admin tasks and sales reporting.
- Company: Join Simon & Schuster, a leading name in publishing.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £27,000 and a diverse, inclusive workplace.
- Other info: Open to candidates from various backgrounds; great for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and learn about international sales in publishing.
- Qualifications: Organised, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about sales and operations.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 27000 £ per year.
Position Overview
Simon & Schuster International Sales team is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Administrator to join their team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
Reporting to the International Key Account Manager, the Sales Administrator will support the day‑to‑day running of administrative support to the International Sales team, ensuring the smooth delivery of sales activity across a diverse portfolio of international customers.
Responsibilities
- Produce, analyse, and distribute accurate sales reports using Microsoft Excel and other systems.
- Efficiently process customer orders, returns, and quotation requests.
- Support planning and delivery of author events and promotional activity.
- Maintain accurate customer and sales data across multiple systems.
- Liaise with teams across Customer Services, Finance, Inventory, Marketing, Publicity, and Distribution.
- Assist with ad hoc reporting, commercial analysis, and project work.
- Identify and implement improvements to processes and workflows proactively.
Qualifications
- Highly organised and efficient, with a strong eye for detail.
- Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
- Confident working with colleagues across all teams, able to use initiative.
- Some experience in administrative, sales support, operations, or customer services, ideally within a fast‑paced or commercial setting such as publishing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong grasp of grammar and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop an understanding of publishing and international sales processes.
- Interest in sales, operations, or the international book trade.
- Welcoming candidates from a range of educational and professional backgrounds.
- Salary
Starting from £27,000 per annum.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression.
At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
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