Sales Director
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Following a period of phenomenal growth for the DK Group, we are excited to announce we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sales Director to oversee sales for DK, Canelo and Sourcebooks. This is a pivotal and senior role, reporting directly to the UK & International Managing Director.
As Sales Director, you will be responsible for shaping and executing our UK sales strategy, driving performance and fostering a high-achieving sales culture. You will lead a talented and ambitious team of 20, ensuring they are motivated, inspired and delivering results. Your expertise in developing and maintaining high-level customer relationships, combined with a keen eye for commercial detail, will be essential in achieving our growth ambitions. We are looking for:
- A natural leader with extensive sales leadership experience.
- A strategic thinker with a breadth of strong market knowledge and the ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities.
- Exceptional relationship building skills, capable of engaging and influencing key stakeholders at all levels.
- A results-driven approach with a track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
- Passion for commercial detail, ensuring the team is aligned with key business objectives.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting success story, with plenty of opportunities to grow and make your mark. If you're ready to make this step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your most recent CV and cover letter by 23rd March 2025.
We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:
- 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Volunteering policy and charity matching
- Employee assistance programme
- 60% discount on company books
- Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
- Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)
- Shopping discounts
- Up to 30 days remote working from abroad
We plant a tree for every new employee to our business
*subject to certain criteria being met
DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.
DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
DK supports flexible working with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK's office.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org
About our Company:
We are the world's leading illustrated publisher with lists that span everything from lifestyle and travel to reference, food and drink, children's and education - and now, with our growing fiction list and new narrative publishing, there's even more to discover. A member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, we create cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.
Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited
Country: United Kingdom
State/Region: London
City: London
Postal Code: SW1V 2SA
Job ID: 278174
Date: 5 Mar 2025
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