Job Description

Are you a commercially driven sales professional with a passion for fiction publishing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can influence, collaborate and deliver growth? If so, this is your opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of Sourcebooks and Canelo at DK.
We're looking for a highly motivated Sales professional to be the primary point of contact for both Sourcebooks (in the UK and Europe) and Canelo. In this role, you'll own and deliver the sales strategy, lead a dedicated team and work closely with colleagues across marketing, publicity, sales and inventory to maximise opportunities.
This is a chance to have a real impact. You'll be driving growth, increasing market share, and working directly with senior stakeholders at Sourcebooks, Canelo and DK. It's a seat at the table and the opportunity to be part of something significant.
What you'll be doing:
Acting as the key liaison between Sourcebook and DK's internal teams
Leading sales and marketing strategies to grow sales across the relevant territories and market channels
Managing and motivating the team to achieve ambitious sales targets
Building strong customer relationships and identifying new opportunities across channels and markets
Supporting sales teams in pitching books and developing customer-focused plans
Working with marketing to create impactful customer campaigns and maximise sell-in and sell-through
Travelling to key markets and representing Sourcebooks at trade events, author signings and bookfairs
Ensuring profitable sales, achieving margin targets, and keeping ahead of competitors
We're looking for someone who:
Has experience selling commercial fiction and growing lists in existing or new markets
Can balance big-picture vision with practical delivery, spotting opportunities and finding creative solutions
Brings a growth mindset, with strong negotiation and analytical skills
Is agile, flexible and comfortable juggling competing demands in a fast-moving environment
Has a natural ability to forge strong relationships that inspire collaboration and drive business outcomes
Communicates clearly and confidently, acting as a conduit between client publishers and internal teams
Leads and develops teams, setting goals and creating a supportive environment where people can thrive
Conducts themselves with professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to influence a major publishing partnership, deliver real growth and work alongside senior decision makers. You'll gain exposure across the business, collaborate with talented colleagues, and play a central role in shaping success for both Sourcebooks and Canelo.
If you're a confident sales leader who's ready to seize this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 17 October 2025
We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:
25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Volunteering policy and charity matching
Employee assistance programme
60% discount on company books
Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)
Shopping discounts
Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*
And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business
DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.
DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new 'smart-working' policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK's office.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit
*Subject to certain criteria being met.
About our Company:
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.
We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on .
Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited | Job ID: 283444

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