Rights Executive

Job Description

Rights Executive (Fixed Term Contract, 12 Months)

DESCRIPTION:

We have an exciting vacancy for a Rights Executive to join our fast-paced and dynamic team. Reporting to the Group Rights Director, you will be responsible for selling foreign rights in specified territories for the Children's list (picture books, fiction, novelties and non-fiction), as well as looking after some educational and book club accounts.

Your Role:

You will be responsible for selling co-editions and rights in specified territories and managing relationships with customers. You will maximise sales in each territory, always looking to expand our customer base and explore new sales channels. You will work closely with the Editorial and Design teams to feedback customer requirements, as well as organise the Rights Guides and sales material. You will also manage the communication with Scouts & Sub-agents. You will attend and organise international book fairs and travel to relevant countries (up to 6 weeks a year).

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for a salesperson who has the interpersonal and rapport building skills to establish strong working relationships with new and existing customers. As a sales professional, you will have a proven track record in selling, ideally in publishing, although this is not essential. You will also have a working knowledge of negotiations of co-editions and rights deals, an in-depth customer knowledge and an understanding of international market trends.

The role will involve international travel and applicants should ideally speak another language. We are looking for a great team player with plenty of self-initiative, excellent communication skills along with a can-do attitude.

Please apply by attaching your CV and covering letter with details of your current salary and expectations.

Closing Date: Wednesday 5 February 2021 @ 17:30

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roq31p-18-218-38-125-42 in your application.