Sales administrator, international sales

Salary: Starting From £27,000

Location: London

Keep global book sales moving through accurate reporting, coordination and day-to-day sales support.

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to 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 and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

The Job Profile

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.

The Job Role

The Sales Administrator will provide administrative support and will be responsible for producing, analysing, and distributing accurate sales reports using Microsoft Excel and other systems, as well as efficiently processing customer orders, returns, and quotation requests.

They will also supports the planning and delivery of author events and promotional activity, maintain accurate customer and sales data across multiple systems, and liaises with teams across Customer Services, Finance, Inventory, Marketing, Publicity, and Distribution. In addition, the Sales Administrator will assist with ad hoc reporting, commercial analysis, and project work, while proactively identifying and implementing improvements to processes and workflows.

The Candidate Profile

• The Sales Administrator will be highly organised and efficient, with a strong eye for detail and the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines. They will be a confident working with colleagues across all teams, and able to use initiative while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• They will have some experience in administrative, sales support, operations, or customer services, ideally within fast-paced or commercial setting such as publishing.
• They will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and good IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). A strong grasp of grammar and communication skills are essential.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop an understanding of publishing and international sales processes, with an interest in sales, operations, or the international book trade.
• We welcome candidates from a range of educational and professional backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in publishing while gaining broad exposure to the commercial operations that underpin international book sales.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

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