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Online Sales Assistant

Bloomsbury UK

SalesFull TimeFrom £27k
Location
London, UK (Hybrid)
Posted
June 3, 2026

Job Description

Role overview

An opportunity to join the Sales Team of a top 5 UK Publisher at a time of dynamic investment and growth. We are looking to recruit an Online Sales Assistant with good organisational skills to work in our fast-paced online sales team. Reporting to the Senior Account Manager, eBooks, this position will play a key role in supporting the wider online team who are managing and growing all our accounts.

This role involves assisting with the day-to-day administration and operations for the team, compiling data for analysis (weekly account updates and other sales reports), and acting as the first point of contact for general internal and external queries about our online accounts. The ideal candidate will have initiative, a natural curiosity, enthusiasm, be data-driven, good at multi-tasking, and possess a love of spreadsheets. You will be joining a highly motivated and dynamic team.

Responsibilities

  • Support the wider online team in managing and growing all accounts.
  • Assist with day-to-day administration and operations for the team.
  • Compile data for analysis, including weekly account updates and other sales reports.
  • Act as the first point of contact for general internal and external queries about online accounts.

Qualifications

  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Organised and able to prioritise tasks.
  • Strong numerical skills.
  • Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Proficiency with systems such as Biblio, Nielsen, Cognos, and PowerBI is helpful.

Application Information

  • Application Deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 18th June 2026.
  • Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if the required number of applications is exceeded.

Additional information

  • Contract: Full-time and permanent.
  • Location: 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days per week: Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Starting: As soon as possible.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary: £27,000 per annum.
  • This role is eligible for our Rental Deposit Loan Scheme.
  • 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.
  • A range of other benefits as listed on our company website: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/work-with-us/rewarding-you/

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. The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: http://booktradeentrysupport.org