Careers at Abrams & Chronicle Books

Export Sales Manager

Location: London (Hybrid Working, Minimum 3 Days in Office) 

Salary: £32k per annum (depending on experience)

Abrams & Chronicle Books is home to a wide range of award-winning books, gifts, games, puzzles, toys and stationery. Established in 2010 and based in London the company is the European arm of two highly acclaimed U.S. publishing houses: ABRAMS, based in New York, and Chronicle Books, based in San Francisco. Their vibrant and illustrious lists include best-selling and globally renowned authors, illustrators, designers, artists, chefs and photographers.

We also represent a portfolio of client publishers including: Batsford, V&A, Flying Eye, Enchanted Lion, Galison, Self Made Hero, Riverside Press, Nine Bean Rows, Messy Press.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our dynamic sales team as Export Sales Manager for our sales throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Italy, Middle East, Africa (incl. South Africa), Asia, and Ireland.

The Export Sales Manager has a valuable role to play in the business and will be responsible for growing our sales across our key export territories by managing our distribution partners, a team of experienced export agents as well as their own portfolio of accounts.

This is the perfect position for someone who enjoys working in a varied role as part of a successful and proactive sales team, and who loves to travel!

Responsibilities:

• Managing sales to accounts in the above mentioned territories – in collaboration with the international sales agents and directly.
• Working closely with the in-house export team to keep agents and customers up-to-date with information and sales material
• Timely processing of customer orders and dealing with queries from customers, distributors and reps throughout the territories
• Organising and attending trade fairs (London, Frankfurt)
• Managing twice-yearly sales conference
• Overseeing and selling to a selection of international customers directly
• Tracking the promotional and marketing budgets
• Sending out regular newsletters
• Regular international travel will be expected

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working in a sales role in publishing
• Confidence in building and maintaining relationships with customers and sales agents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good organisational skills, supported by strong attention to detail, enthusiasm and professionalism
• An ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise your time 
• Pro-activeness and the ability to work on your own initiative
• Love for our books and gift products!

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday per year, rising to 30 after five years
• Enhanced pension payments
• Enrolment in a Healthcare cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Staff discounts on books
• Online access to the British Sign Language course.

At Abrams & Chronicle Books, we celebrate the diverse talents and perspectives of our team and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. All applications will be considered based on merit.

To Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter to Noortje van Lienen, UK & Export Sales Director, at nvanlienen@abramsandchronicle.co.uk