Client Publishing Manager
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 UK’s Client Publishing team is looking for an enthusiastic Client Publishing Manager to join their team. Simon & Schuster provides sales and distribution services to several award-winning independent client publishers from the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Some of our current client publishers include Andrews McMeel, Authors Equity, Elliott & Thompson, Orenda Books, VIZ Media, Rebellion and Games Workshop.
Reporting to the Client Publishing Director, the Client Publishing Manager will build relationships with clients and help implement sales strategies and growth plans.
The Job Role
The Client Publishing Manager will manage the overall relationship between Simon & Schuster UK and several of our client publishers. You will liaise with clients on sales strategy and promotional planning, metadata, print sign-offs and logistics, as well as providing sales reporting and analysis. You will work closely with the Sales teams, pitching client titles to them and ensuring they have effective sales materials, and will work closely with the Inventory team to manage client stock.
The Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and experience working in client management/relationship management. They will have strong commercial and analytical skills, an awareness of the UK and international publishing markets, and an understanding of the unique needs of different client publishers. They will thrive on building relationships, be comfortable presenting titles to large groups, be confident discussing sales results, whether positive or negative, be flexible and determined to succeed.
They will have a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to multi-task, as well as a good understanding of MS Office. Familiarity with reporting systems including Business Objects, Cognos and BookScan will be desirable.
The role may involve attending events outside of office hours from time to time.
Apply
Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Salary: Starting from £40,000
Closing date: 14 March 2025
Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice,and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Other details
- Job Family General Management - Publishing
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Permanent
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