2 Business Development / Sales / Rights / Legal Opportunities in Greater London

Salary: £22,000

Term: full-time permanent

Location: hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based in Oxford and 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)

Closing date for applications: 30th May 2022 at 11.59pm

Develop your publishing skills and learn more about the academic marketplace in this role with Bloomsbury...

Reporting to the UK Sales Manager, the Sales Administrator will help to drive sales of online products within the assigned territory and collaborate with other sales team members and marketing to effectively build brand awareness and provide relevant market feedback.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send quotes for renewal business in assigned territory
• Manage order process in Salesforce for new business in assistance of UK Sales Manager
• Support trials in assigned territory by sending welcome letters, checking usage stats, and following up for feedback
• Act as first point of contact for customer inquiries generated through website in assigned territory
• Act as first point of contact for access issues in assigned territory
• Pull and send usage reporting as needed to support UK Sales Manager
• Provide administrative support to management team as needed:
  • Pulling reports from Salesforce
  • Assist in compiling spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Hands on experience in sales and an ability to deliver excellent customer experience
• Knowledge of SalesForce.com preferred and MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Excellent communication skills
• Entrepreneurial attitude with a focus on problem-solving
• A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritise workload
• Articulate and able to communicate confidently both internally and with customers

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

As an Assistant/Administrator role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.

The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: http://booktradeentrysupport.org