Job Description

Vacancy: Sales Account Manager

Contract Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent Location: Leith, Hybrid (1 day in office required per week) Salary: 27,842.38 per annum Line Manager: Sales Operations & Support Manager

About Bookspeed

At Bookspeed, we believe there's always a place for books, and we're looking for a Sales Account Manager to help get more books into the world!

We are a fun, creative, and customer-focused book wholesaler, curating and supplying beautiful book ranges to a diverse mix of retailers. Our customers include quirky independent boutiques and well-known brands -like Oliver Bonas and Moonpig- as well as farm shops, garden centres, and many of the UK's leading heritage sites and attractions -such as the National Trust and the Natural History Museum.

We also strive to make Bookspeed a great place to work, with a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion, flexible working hours, and fun.

The Role

At Bookspeed, you'll play a key role in driving growth by managing and developing a wide range of customer accounts -- from existing clients to new retail partners. You'll focus on building strong relationships, curating tailored product ranges, and growing account revenue, all while delivering the high level of service Bookspeed is known for.

Working closely with internal teams and reporting to the Sales Operations & Support Manager, you'll have the support and feedback needed to succeed. This role is ideal for someone proactive, commercially aware, and passionate about helping customers thrive.

What you will be doing:

Building and maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships. Understanding customer needs and curating tailored product ranges. Identifying opportunities to grow revenue within existing accounts. Converting prospects into active, loyal customers. Managing day-to-day communications and delivering exceptional service. Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery.

What we're looking for in potential candidates:

Motivation and enthusiasm about sales, with a customer-first approach. Strong communication with excellent interpersonal skills. Organisation, attention to detail, and confidence using software like Excel (training provided). Resilience, adaptability, and proactivity in overcoming challenges. Openness to learning, teamwork, and occasional travel for customer visits or trade shows.

In return, the successful candidate will get:

27,842.38 gross per annum Annual sales bonus Flexible working hours Access to our staff benefits platform and salary sacrifice schemes Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for well-being support Monthly perks like pizza, yoga, and much more!

Working Pattern

This role is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) working Monday-Friday with flexible working available between the hours of 8am-6pm to be discussed with your line manager. Staff have two paid breaks of 15 minutes each and an unpaid break of 30 minutes at lunchtime.

How to apply

Please submit an online application OR send a copy of your CV with a brief covering letter to recruitment@bookspeed.com by 19th September.

We believe that diverse workforces create successful working environments, but research has shown that some people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't feel they tick every box. If you think this is the case for you and you'd like to work for us, we encourage you to apply.

We want to make applying for our vacancies accessible to all. If you need support to complete your application, please email your request to recruitment@bookspeed.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,842.38 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH6 7DD

Application deadline: 19/09/2025