Sales Executive, Sales Support, Trade (Simon & Schuster)

The Job Profile

Simon & Schuster UK’s Group Sales team is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Sales Executive to join their Sales Support team.

Reporting to the Head of Sales Support, the Sales Executive will improve quality and consistency of reporting and market insight and consequently strengthening data-led decision-making across the sales team and wider business. The role will provide administrative support for the trade sales team, undertaking a  variety of tasks to aid in the efficient management of key accounts.

The Job Role

The Sales Executive will support the trade sales team with key tasks such as reporting, producing sales materials, order and data processing. You will build strong relationships with key account contacts and the distribution team, resolving issues efficiently. You will take ownership of Nielsen reporting, serving as the internal point of contact and managing all regular and ad-hoc Nielsen PowerBI reports. You will review existing reports and collaborate to deliver insightful, actionable reporting for the sales team. In addition, you will take on broader administrative responsibilities as required.

The Candidate Profile

The Sales Executive will be highly efficient, adept at prioritising and working to deadlines, have a meticulous eye for detail and can work independently while also being an effective team player. They will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and good IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Previous experience of PowerBI would be advantageous. A strong grasp of grammar and communication skills are essential.

How to Apply

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.

We appreciate the strong interest in this role, however due to the high volume of applications, we may close the position early.

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.