Audio UK Sales Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Are you a Sales Executive looking for a step-up? A leading Audiobook Publisher is looking to appoint a Sales Manager to manage the sales performance in the North of England , Scotland and Ireland providing ongoing account management and sales support to institutional customers and library sector. Based from home with regular travel in the North of the UK and Ireland.
You will represent the company and digital solution services, driving profitable growth to agreed targets. Directly managing accounts within the territory, you will make regular sales visits and will be the first point of contact for customers. Reporting to the Commercial Director and liaising with internal colleagues, you will develop a sales strategy for each account.
Experience required:
Demonstrable experience in sales with field based experience
Ideally experience to include selling digital and audio and complex products
Strong knowledge of different sales techniques with ability to adapt to suit the situation
Strong commercial/financial awareness
Strong communications skills and the ability to quickly create strong and credible relationships with customers for long term benefit
Strong closing and consultative selling skills
The willingness to travel 4 out of the 5 days per week
You will be a self-starter, highly driven with an entrepreneurial approach. Ideally with good digital awareness, you will have an interest in digital technology and online media. An enthusiasm for books and reading for pleasure will be an advantage as will be your experience of consultative sales. If you are from an academic, trade or professional publishing this role would be ideal for you.
For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.
Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.
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