Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Higher Education Sales Representative - North of England & Scotland
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Join Bloomsbury's Academic Sales department and play a vital role in shaping the future of learning. Our team is dedicated to delivering world-class higher education resources to universities and institutions across the country. As a collective, we are responsible for driving budgeted revenue and ensuring that Bloomsbury's essential content reaches students, academics, and researchers.
This field-based role is a key part of that mission. Reporting to the Academic & Professional Sales Director, you will be the face of Bloomsbury in your territory, building lasting partnerships and directly contributing to the growth and success of our Higher Education list.
Skills, knowledge, experience
- Proven successful field sales record in a relevant market.
- Excellent sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver recommendations.
- The ability to plan, implement, and communicate company sales strategies.
- A creative thinker and problem-solver.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience of using Salesforce CRM is highly desirable.
- Self-motivated, with strong organisational skills and effective time management.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Current valid full UK driving license.
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Application Deadline: 23:59 on Wednesday 28th July 2026. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.
Additional information
- Salary: £39,000 - £46,000 per annum + company car
- Starting: As soon as possible
- Contract: Full-time and permanent.
- Location: Field-based North of England & Scotland
Bloomsbury Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- 3.5 days Christmas company holiday
- Two paid Personal Wellness Days
- Flexible Fridays
- Work Anywhere Fortnight
- Season Ticket Loan
- Share save Scheme
- AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
- Peppy Health App
- In-house Doctor
- Eye care Voucher Scheme
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Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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