Publishing Sales Manager

TieTalent; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Publishing Sales Manager for a maternity cover role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B sales and experience in the publishing industry. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, with responsibilities including account management and new business development. If you possess excellent negotiation and communication skills, this role could be a great fit for you.

Qualifications

• Proven sales professional with experience in B2B sales.
• Working knowledge of the publishing or media industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing existing accounts and developing new business.
• Making cold calls and presentations to target leads.
• Working with marketing to generate leads.

Skills

B2B Sales

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Account Management

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Allstaff Recruitment is currently seeking a Publishing Sales Manager based in Milton Keynes for a print publishing company on a maternity cover basis.

Summary of the Publishing Sales Manager role…

Salary: competitive
Location: Milton Keynes
Type of Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 37.5-hour working week, hybrid (1 day per week)

Responsibilities of the Publishing Sales Manager:

1. Managing existing accounts and developing new business.
2. Making cold calls and presentations to target leads.
3. Working with the marketing department to generate leads.
4. Negotiating pricing and contracts.
5. Maximising revenue and inventory opportunities.

Requirements for a successful Publishing Sales Manager:

1. Proven sales professional with experience in B2B sales and meeting targets.
2. Working knowledge and experience of the publishing, media, or book industry is preferred.
3. Account management and new business development skills are essential.
4. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
5. Strong IT skills, with intermediate proficiency in Word and Excel.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Allstaff Recruitment is an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, working on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas to fill vacancies and meet recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary, and contract roles across various industry sectors.

Nice-to-have skills

• Account Management

Location

• Milton Keynes, England