Job Description

Introduction to the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Trade Marketing Assistant to join the Group Sales team, working across all divisions at HarperCollins UK. The role sits within the Trade Marketing team, and the successful candidate will work across both UK and international markets. This is an exciting entry level opportunity for someone who is passionate about high street bookshops and interested in driving HarperCollins communications and relationships with booksellers worldwide.
Key tasks and accountabilities
Curating trade-facing newsletters and communications
Running trade-facing social media accounts
Updating the IndieThinking and HarperReach websites
Managing trade-facing inboxes, responding to customer queries
Managing and co-ordinating mailings to booksellers
Updating and maintaining retailer grids
Ordering proofs and sample copies
Creating retailer PowerPoint presentations
Building relationships with retailers (e.g. Waterstones and independent booksellers)
Assisting the Trade Marketing team with trade events
Assisting the Trade Marketing teams with day-to-day tasks
Skills required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Strong relationship building skills
Collaborative team player
Skills in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
Driven and proactive, with a willingness to learn
A passion for books and reading
Prior experience in the publishing industry is not required
Benefits
Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare cover and life assurance
Summer Hours
Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
Relocation Rent Support Loan
Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
Gym membership discount
Onsite physiotherapy (London only)
Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days
We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
Onsite prayer room
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 and undertaking internships or entry level positions. For more information visit
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to with subject heading 'Vacancy Query' plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.