Job Description

Simon & Schuster UK is one of the leading general book publishing companies in the UK and was named Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2023. The group is based in London with sister companies in the United States, Canada, Australia and India. Within the UK division there are four imprints: Gallery, Scribner, Simon & Schuster and Simon & Schuster Children\'s Books, which publish a wide and eclectic mix of authors ranging across commercial fiction, literary fiction, general non-fiction and children\'s publications. Home to bestselling authors and award winners, Simon & Schuster UK is a publishing house of quality writing and a proud home to its authors and their exceptional work. Simon & Schuster UK also runs a sales and distribution service for a number of independent and international publishers including Andrews McMeel Publishing, Black Library, Boom! Studios, Elliott & Thompson, Inner Traditions, Orenda Books, Rebellion and VIZ Media.

Simon & Schuster International is dedicated to publishing a broad and diverse range of books for everyone, representative of the world around us. They are committed to working with and supporting writers, illustrators and other creative partners from all walks of life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, nationality, religion or belief, age, social or economic circumstance.

About the Client Publishing Division

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Client Publishing department, a focus area of growth for the company. The Client team manages sales and distribution for a number of independent and international publishers, covering a hugely diverse range of genres from crime fiction to politics, poetry, mind, body, spirit, science fiction & fantasy and graphic novels. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity that will give you rounded insight into the worlds of both indie and major trade publishing.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with strong verbal and written communication skills who can appreciate the unique needs of each of our individual Client Publishers. Reporting to the Client Publishing Director, you will provide full administrative support to the Client team, helping the department to run smoothly and to deadline. You will be a key point of contact for our Client Publishers and for any queries about them, and you will take primary responsibility for managing their title metadata and schedules. You will also work closely with the Simon & Schuster UK sales teams to ensure they have effective sales materials and samples, preparing Client sales kits, ad hoc PowerPoint presentations and internal reports. A meticulous eye for detail and strong organisational skills are vital to this role. We are looking for someone who has a positive and friendly attitude and who is always willing to offer a helping hand.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Client Publisher title metadata and scheduling, including data entry and database maintenance, schedule change reports, and sourcing covers and sample pages.
• Create monthly sales kits and ad hoc special-order forms for Client titles, editing sales points and AI copy if needed.
• Manage our advance copy and sample mailouts to the sales team and customers.
• Process event and author orders with our warehouse.
• Run sales and inventory reports for the team as needed.
• Work closely with our critical path, ensuring the department meets all deadlines.

Experience (essential)

• Competency working with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook are essential.
• You will work across a number of S&S databases so general computer literacy and confidence in picking up new computer systems is a must.

Experience (nice to have)

• Previous experience in book publishing or book selling would help but is not essential.
• Previous roles in office environments, sales positions or customer service would also be highly regarded.
• Experience with Photoshop is desirable, but not essential.

Working at S&S

Some of our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• 8% Employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• 1 charity volunteer day for causes that you are passionate about
• If eligible, work from home Stipend
• Group Income Protection (Risk Benefit)
• Health Cash Plan
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Pilates and Yoga sessions
• Fresh fruit delivered to the office every Wednesday
• Free Massage session each month
• Discounts and rewards with participating retailers via The Benefit Store
• Free eBooks and audiobooks

Salary \xc2\xa326,000 per annum

Location: London

Apply

Closing date: 23 July 2023

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Successful applicants will be shortlisted for an initial screening. If your application is progressed, you will then be asked to attend a formal competency-based interview.

If you require any adjustments at interview, such as extra time or breaks etc, please let a member of the recruitment team know once they\'ve been in touch.

Simon & Schuster UK is an equal opportunities employer committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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