Marketing Manager

Bertelsmann; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading illustrated publishing company in the UK is seeking a marketing professional to lead marketing campaigns. You will create strategies for well-known author brands and manage communications while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in book publishing marketing and a commercially focused approach. This role includes a blend of creative and analytical responsibilities, providing significant opportunities for personal growth and team collaboration.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Volunteering and charity matching policy

Employee assistance programme

60% discount on company books

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Flex Fridays

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing campaigns within the book publishing industry.
• Ability to manage a marketing budget effectively.
• Strong understanding of marketing strategies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing activity across the Sourcebooks UK list.
• Create and deliver marketing strategy in collaboration with the Campaigns Director.
• Manage freelancers and collaborate with US teams on marketing efforts.

Skills

Book publishing marketing experience

Creativity

Commercially focused approach

Excellent communication

Job description

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DK is looking for a creative and ambitious marketing professional to join the Sourcebooks UK team.

Reporting into the Sourcebooks UK Campaigns Director, you will be responsible for creating and delivering high impact marketing campaigns across the entire list working closely with the Digital Marketing Executive. You will have proven book publishing marketing experience and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will have a commercially focused approach prioritising sales-generating activity and will have a track record of delivering marketing initiatives with measurable impact. You will ensure activity supports commercial priorities and delivers strong ROI. You will have excellent knowledge and capability in key marketing tactics, tools, and best practices. You will keep abreast of and share updates on new trends and technologies, developing skills through self-learning, training and application. You will have excellent market knowledge and awareness of the latest trends.

You will be responsible for planning and executing campaigns for brand authors, exciting debuts and established series as well as delivering ongoing measurable results across the backlist.

The successful candidate will be a pro‑active team player who is passionate about matching dynamic books with their audience.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Sourcebooks UK Marketing activity across the entire list
• Working closely with the Campaigns Director, create and deliver the UK marketing strategy for Sourcebooks UK
• Implement marketing strategies for some of the biggest names on the list including Freida McFadden and Scarlett St. Clair
• Manage freelancers working on campaigns across the list (where relevant)
• Work closely with the Sourcebooks US team and Digital Marketing Executive on delivery of an effective social media and digital marketing strategy
• Work on the planning and creation of all consumer and trade marketing activity across the list
• Oversee the creation and design of point of sale materials
• Evaluate and report to the Campaigns Director and as directed to the wider business on marketing campaign activity
• Liaise closely with our US counterparts
• Work closely with Sales colleagues keeping them updated on marketing plans and activity across frontlist and backlist titles
• Attend trade shows and author events where relevant
• Prioritise excellent communication and author care
• Manage the allocated marketing budget across campaigns and wider marketing activity
• Work closely with your colleagues across the wider DK Marketing and Communications team exploring and creating opportunities for collaboration

Please submit your most recent CV and cover letter by Monday 10 November 2025.

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Volunteering policy and charity matching
• Employee assistance programme
• 60% discount on company books
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)
• Shopping discounts
• Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*

And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business.

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.

DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new 'smart-working' policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK's office. Please note that this role will require 3 days a week in the office minimum.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org.

*Subject to certain criteria being met.

About our Company:

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting‑edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.