International Sales Executive

The role offers solid experience in the world of Publishing and will sit across the most exciting, bestselling authors and brands in the market, including acclaimed authors such as Holly Jackson, Tahereh Mafi, Michael Morpurgo, Alice Oseman and Lemony Snicket, award-winning picture book authors and illustrators such as Julia Donaldson, Oliver Jeffers and Rob Biddulph, heritage classics such as Winnie-the-Pooh, Paddington Bear, Tintin and Dr. Seuss, as well as exciting gaming brands such as Pokémon, Nintendo and Minecraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Director, Head of Sales and Senior Key Account Manager across both Children’s Divisions (HCCB and Farshore)
• To be the primary contact for general day to day queries – i.e., checking information, requests for covers, internal PDFs, manuscripts, requests for sales information
• Send cost requests to Production and then collate, process and track all confirmed orders
• Deliver a high standard of customer service
• Act as liaison between Marketing & Publicity and our customers to help the International Team deliver successful global campaigns

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Interest in children’s publishing and enthusiasm for our authors, illustrators and brands.
• Ideally, some account management experience at a junior level.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when working with data, pricing, orders and sales materials.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, track files and data, and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident learning and using new systems and processes (including Microsoft Office and internal sales/production systems).
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, customers and partners.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, able to use initiative, anticipate issues and help to resolve problems quickly.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Calm, reliable and able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Job Benefits

HarperCollins operates a hybrid working policy where employees are expected to work from our London office three days per week.

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position, please contact recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk with the subject line 'Vacancy Query' followed by the job title.