Corporate Sales Manager - Innovative Independent Book Publisher

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Our client, a multi-award winning innovative independent business book publisher is looking to hire a Corporate Sales Manager to devise and implement strategic plans to drive continued revenue growth through Corporate and Author Bulk sales.

Industry Standards and Professional Publishing

Function Account Management Books Sales

Duration Permanent

Type Full Time

Start Date ASAP

Reporting to and working closely with the Commercial Director, the Corporate Sales Manager will manage the full opportunity lifecycle for achieving corporate sales goals, across the UK and international territories.

Corporate Sales Manager: Key responsibilities

• Optimise the quality, efficiency and profitability of sales operations
• Adopt established best practice as well as refine current processes to ensure achievement of sales goals
• Work with Commissioning Editors to ensure relevant titles have author/corporate buybacks
• Partner with authors to maximise direct sales opportunities
• Grow relationships with existing portfolio of corporate clients and professional associations including the likes of PwC, Accenture, CiM etc.
• Work with Marketing on lead generation campaigns, managing pipeline to close
• Seek out and maximize custom edition opportunities
• Exploring new areas of opportunity for Corporate digital product sales.

Corporate Sales Manager: Skills/experience

• Successful track record in needs-based, consultative selling and pipeline management
• Thinks strategically and is happy managing operational/administrative tasks
• Has a passion for spotting new business opportunities and exploring them
• Is a team player who can build effective internal working relationships
• Experience working within the book publishing sector is highly desirable.

A competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package is offered.

Corporate Sales Manager: How to apply

To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now button below or send your CV to enquiries@telferpartners.com quoting the reference TP 890. For an initial, confidential discussion please call us on +44(0)1223632510 or Contact us using our online form.

Early applications are preferred.

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