International Sales Manager

The Quarto Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (increasing to 30)

Bank holidays & Christmas closure

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Pension

Cycle to Work

Summer hours

Office in London

Job summary

The Quarto Group in London is seeking an International Sales Manager to drive growth across export markets, build key relationships, and expand the reach of its publishing list. You will own strategic revenue initiatives, travel to major territories, and collaborate with global accounts to maximise performance.

Ideal candidates will have proven trade publishing experience, a track record of exceeding revenue targets, and comfort working in a hybrid office setting with hybrid travel to

Responsibilities

• Drive Market Ownership: Lead commercial strategy, deliver revenue growth across export markets.
• Manage Agency & Partner Networks: Direct, motivate and support external sales agents, distributors and local retail partners.
• Execute Strategic Travel: Travel regularly to key territories to attend major international book fairs and client visits.
• Support Key Global Accounts: Partner with overseas publishing and distribution accounts to maximise performance.
• Collaborate with the International Sales Director to prepare presentations and lead strategy meetings.
• Analyse Commercial Performance: Monitor sales metrics and market trends to forecast and identify opportunities.

Job description

Quarto creates inspiring books for readers worldwide. As International Sales Manager, you'll drive sales across Export markets, build key customer relationships, and help bring our books to audiences worldwide.

Contract

Permanent

From £38,000 per year

30 th October 2026

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 09.30 am to 5.30 pm.

We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our London office and two days working from home.

About the role

This is a rare, high-impact opportunity to join a fast-paced, market-leading international sales team and drive the global reach of our award-winning publishing list. If you thrive on building high-value partnerships, travelling internationally, and taking direct ownership of key export markets, we want to hear from you.

What you will be involved in:

• Drive Market Ownership: Lead commercial strategy, deliver revenue growth and spearhead new business development across assigned global export markets.
• Manage Agency & Partner Networks: Direct, motivate and support a high-performing network of external sales agencies, distributors and local retail partners.
• Execute Strategic Travel: Travel regularly to key territories to attend major international book fairs, conduct market visits and deepen client relationships on the ground.
• Support Key Global Accounts: Partner directly with major overseas publishing and distribution accounts to maximise list performance and operational alignment.
• Collaborate with the International Sales Director: Work directly alongside the International Sales Director to prepare executive presentations, lead internal strategy meetings and drive cross-departmental projects.
• Analyse Commercial Performance: Monitor sales metrics, track emerging market trends and deliver accurate forecasting to uncover new commercial opportunities and manage risk.
• Optimise Sales Tools & Processes: Refine presentation materials, pitch decks and internal workflows to empower global sales agents and elevate client pitches.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align closely with internal publishing, marketing and rights teams to ensure export market requirements feed directly into wider business planning.

About you

• Demonstrate Trade Publishing Expertise: Bring a proven track record in trade book sales, with deep familiarity with international export markets, territorial rights and global distribution models.
• Showcase Commercial Drive & Growth Record: Prove an ability to exceed revenue targets, identify emerging market opportunities and scale turnover across diverse overseas territories.
• Manage External Agencies & Key Accounts: Excel at directing, motivating and building trusted, highly productive relationships with external sales agents, international distributors and major retail partners.
• Embrace Global Travel & Cultural Adaptability: Relish frequent international travel, showing the stamina and diplomacy required to represent the list at major book fairs and on intensive territory visits.
• Combine Strategic Thinking with Operational Diligence: Pair high-level commercial acumen with a hands-on approach to refining sales tools, improving internal processes and managing complex day-to-day admin.
• Communicate & Influence Effectively: Express ideas persuasively, both externally when pitching to major international accounts and internally when working alongside the International Sales Director and publishing teams.
• Analyse Data & Forecast Accurately: Demonstrate strong numerical literacy, using sales data and market insights to track trends, manage forecasting and make sharp commercial decisions.
• Adapt Quickly in a Dynamic Team: Possess a proactive, highly adaptable work ethic, comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment and supporting wider leadership priorities.

What we can offer

A supportive, open environment with development opportunities, as well as the following benefits:

• 25 days paid holiday per year (increasing up to 30 days per year), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days.
• Cultural appreciation day (to honour a cultural holiday which is significant to you, separate to your holiday entitlement)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts on selected shops, retailers, and restaurants
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Summer hours
• Active social and diversity committees
• Excellent and welcoming office facilities in a fantastic location

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for the vacancy.

We employ individuals based on their abilities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, belief, age, or sexual orientation.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we aim to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for disabled people. Therefore, we encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may require during your interview process. Please note, you only need to disclose information that you are comfortable sharing in order for us to accommodate your request.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for interview. We will keep applications on file for 6 months should a suitable vacancy arise. If you'd rather we didn't, please let us know with your application.