Sales Administrator, International Sales

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.comThe Job ProfileSimon & Schuster International Sales team is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Administrator to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.Reporting to the International Key Account Manager, the Sales Administrator will support the day -to-day running of administrative support to the International Sales team, ensuring the smooth delivery of sales activity across a diverse portfolio of international customers.The Job RoleThe Sales Administrator will provide administrative support and will be responsible for producing, analysing, and distributing accurate sales reports using Microsoft Excel and other systems, as well as efficiently processing customer orders, returns, and quotation requests.They will also supports the planning and delivery of author events and promotional activity, maintain accurate customer and sales data across multiple systems, and liaises with teams across Customer Services, Finance, Inventory, Marketing, Publicity, and Distribution. In addition, the Sales Administrator will assist with ad hoc reporting, commercial analysis, and project work, while proactively identifying and implementing improvements to processes and workflows.The Candidate ProfileThe Sales Administrator will be highly organised and efficient, with a strong eye for detail and the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines. They will be a confident working with colleagues across all teams, and able to use initiative while contributing effectively as part of a team.They will have some experience in administrative, sales support, operations, or customer services, ideally within fast-paced or commercial setting such as publishing.They will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and good IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). A strong grasp of grammar and communication skills are essential.The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop an understanding of publishing and international sales processes, with an interest in sales, operations, or the international book trade.We welcome candidates from a range of educational and professional backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in publishing while gaining broad exposure to the commercial operations that underpin international book sales.Salary Starting from £27,000Please apply with your CV and cover letter.Unfortunately, Simon & Schuster UK cannot accept applications from candidates without a legal right to work in the UK or who require visa sponsorship. Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to offer stage.Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.