Job Description
Job Summary:
* Provide sales and marketing support to the in-house sales department and freelance sales representatives
* Work as part of a small team in a varied role that requires excellent organisational skills and strong initiative
* Support the sales team with sales and marketing activities for our sold publishers through the IPS UK warehouse.
Essential Job Duties:
Sales Support
* Serve as the first point of contact for general sales enquiries from customers, publishers, sales teams, and internal colleagues.
* Support the internal sales team and external rep teams to maximise sales for Full-Service clients through the IPS UK warehouse.
* Efficiently process orders via the IPS UK warehouse.
* Maintain and update the publication schedule for all Full-Service publishers, ensuring timely communication of changes to the wider sales team.
* Submit monthly customer grids
* Attend publisher meetings and provide client support
* Conduct outreach to UK independent booksellers.
Marketing Support
* In-house sales teams, publishers, and freelance representatives with marketing support
* Support marketing campaigns through print and social media for our titles
* Identify and compile specialist accounts that align with our specialist genre publishers and create tailored marketing materials.
* Manage the museum and exhibition calendar.
* Create and manage the distribution of our biannual catalogue
* Coordinate advance copy/sample mailings for customers and representatives.
* Submit titles for trade seasonal promotions and catalogues.
* Oversee the Co-op spend grid.
* Work with internal client managers to ensure metadata accuracy for sales through IPS UK.
* Collaborate with the wider international marketing team to maximise all marketing opportunities
* Liaise with booksellers and event organisers to arrange event stock
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and Canva
* Self-Motivated
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong sales focus – the key outcome of this plan is to drive volume
* Good organisation and planning skills
* Attention to detail
* Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
* Able to multi-task effectively
* Good time management skills
Essential Job
* Speed and accuracy
* Confident telephone manner
Qualifications
Experience:
* Passion and genuine interest in pursuing a career in the book /publishing industry
Education:
* Degree level desirable
* A Level / College level education essential
* GCSE English and Maths grade C or above essential
Essential Physical Demands:
* Ability to sit at workstation for extended periods of time effectively using a personal computer
* Ability to operate computer equipment, including keyboard and monitor, phone equipment and other necessary office equipment
* Occasional travel may be required
Additional Information
Perks/Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Training Opportunities
* Free onsite parking
* Free Hot drinks
* Service Awards