Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, in all printed, digital, and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, with winners of prestigious literary honors and awards. It encompasses numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, and Simon & Schuster Audio, with international operations in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom. The company proudly delivers its authors’ works to readers in over 200 countries and territories. For more information, visit our website at . The Group Sales Division Our goal is to be the most agile, curious, data-led, and forward-thinking sales team in the industry. We aim to grow sales exponentially while maximizing profitability. We seek to understand the market at a macro level to guide our strategic direction, and to know our customers and our business in detail to drive continuous improvements. Ultimately, we want to foster a culture of growth for ourselves, our team, and the business overall, serving our authors and our company better.The Job Profile Reporting to the Non-Trade Sales Director, the Non-Trade Sales Executive will manage and expand sales of adult fiction, non-fiction, and distributed books into the UK’s special sales retailers and wholesalers, including gift shops, subscription boxes, high street stores, religious outlets, manga shops, museums, galleries, and MBS specialists. The role involves leveraging market knowledge and account understanding to develop customer-specific strategies, including creating exclusive products beyond standard publishing offerings.The Job Role The successful candidate will manage customer accounts through store visits, meetings, and virtual interactions, driving sales activity within the assigned territory. They will contribute valuable market and product insights to support acquisition decisions and act as the primary sales liaison for the special sales market, collaborating across departments. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the product range, they will support effective selling and coordinate with editorial, production, and design teams to develop bespoke editions for subscription boxes, maximizing sales opportunities in this segment.The Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be confident, creative, and possess strong presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills. They should thrive under pressure, respond well to ambitious targets, and demonstrate initiative. Proven strengths in data analysis, logistics management, publishing processes, and negotiating bespoke products are essential. Proficiency with spreadsheets, presentations, and databases is required. A passion for and understanding of the book market, especially beyond traditional trade, along with awareness of competitor titles and authors, is important. Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter, including your current salary and expectations. Simon & Schuster UK is committed to equal opportunity employment. We value diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be accessible to all. Candidates hired for this or any other role at Simon & Schuster UK will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd, subject to company policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and will be eligible for the benefits plans offered.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Non-Trade Sales Executive