Want to be part of an AMAZING story?
Igloo Books is the global leader of mass market publishing and a multi-territory and award-winning Disney Book Group licensee. Our content for children and adults spans the full spectrum of popular categories: illustrated story, activity, novelty, board, fiction, puzzle, reference, gift sets; available in 77 countries across 64 languages. We are proud to be the ‘go to’ publisher for high quality, exciting, volume sales.
The role
We’re looking for a self-motivated national account executive to manage and develop a designated account base and assist with major UK accounts across all categories of the business including books, stationery and toys.
This is the perfect opportunity to develop and grow a career in sales, within a leading book, stationery, craft and toy supplier.
Key responsibilities
- Management of designated accounts working towards targets and KPIs
- Work alongside the senior national account manager to identify and create opportunities for leading UK accounts
- Account development through relationships and retailer opportunities
- Develop a strong understanding of the book, stationery and toy industry to support future growth
- Analysis of retailer sales data to identify additional opportunities and initiatives
- Present NPD and run strategy meetings with designated customers on a frequent basis
- Deliver first class customer service to each account responsibility
- Develop strong working relationships and communication with all internal departments
Qualifications and experience
- No sales experience necessary, however working within a sales-based environment would be an advantage
- A self-motivated team player who always goes the extra mile
- Exceptional time management skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent problem solving and trouble-shooting skills with an analytical and forward thinking approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong mathematical and numerical skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within team
- Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is essential
- Positive can-do attitude
At Bonnier Books UK, we believe that every book matters. We love to publish stories and content that open our eyes to new perspectives and bring us closer together. We offer a nurturing home for our authors, illustrators and brand partners, publishing bestselling books for readers and listeners everywhere. We know that fantastic stories can come from anywhere and our purpose is to bring them to as wide an audience as possible, a simple ethos that has led to us becoming one of the country’s leading publishers.
The offspring of Bonnier Books, a family-owned top-15 world publisher headquartered in Sweden, we are inspired by a rich literary heritage but not bound by convention. We think in generations rather than quarters, and strive always to operate in an open, curious way that contributes to the future of the planet and its people. As a climate-neutral publisher we are an active participant in the Science Based Target initiative, committed to a strategy to limit global warming to 1.5 °C.
