Global Rights & Digital Licensing Manager

Publishers Association Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Free onsite parking

Workplace pension

Job summary

Sweet Cherry Publishing, based in Leicester, is seeking a highly motivated senior rights professional to join our Sales Team. You will manage all foreign and digital rights (ebook and audio) across territories and shape licensing strategies for our children’s list.

In this role you will attend book fairs worldwide, negotiate rights deals, co-ordinate with agents and distribution partners, and drive rights sales targets while supporting the Publisher in developing bespoke market strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in trade rights and co-edition sales.
• Knowledge of ebook and audio distribution.
• Able to travel internationally for book fairs.
• Strong numeracy and organisational skills.
• Foreign language preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Senior key account management for foreign rights accounts.
• Develop new business in all markets.
• Attend book fairs and sales trips worldwide.
• Meet clients and pitch titles across all imprints.
• Coordinate with rights agents and secure deals.
• Rights deal fulfilment including contracts and invoicing.
• Track pending and confirmed deals across databases.
• Contribute to rights sales targets.
• Develop bespoke sales strategies for all markets.
• Manage digital rights distribution channels and relationships.

Skills

Trade rights

Co-edition sales

Negotiation

Account management

International sales

Numeracy

Organisation

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Rights management tools

Job description

Sweet Cherry Publishing, based in Leicester, is seeking a highly motivated senior rights professional to join our Sales Team. You will manage all foreign and digital rights (ebook and audio) across territories and shape licensing strategies for our children’s list.

In this role you will attend book fairs worldwide, negotiate rights deals, co-ordinate with agents and distribution partners, and drive rights sales targets while supporting the Publisher in developing bespoke market strategies.