Gift & Special Sales Manager

Salary: From £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: London hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our dynamic sales team on a full-time basis as Gift & Special Sales Manager.

The Gift & Special Sales Manager role focuses on nurturing and growing our relationships with key gift and online accounts. Working closely with the Gift & Special Sales Director, sales team and our publishing partners, you will ensure that our book and gift products receive strong representation and support in the market.

This position is perfect for someone who has experience selling to specialist accounts in the UK market, thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment and enjoys being part of a proactive, successful team.

Abrams & Chronicle Books is the UK sales arm of two renowned US publishing houses: ABRAMS in New York and Chronicle Books in San Francisco. Based on a quiet street near Farringdon station in London, we represent a broad and award-winning range of books, gifts, games and stationery. The publishers we represent include: Abrams, Chronicle Books, Galison, Mudpuppy, Ridley’s, Brass Monkey, Petit Collage, Batsford, Flying Eye and the V&A with licenses such as Liberty, LEGO, Andy Warhol, Studio Ghibli, William Morris and more.

Reports to: Gift & Special Sales Director

Key Job Responsibilities

• Developing sales key accounts and specialist accounts – including Postmark, National Trust and Urban Outfitters.
• Managing our new gift shop collaboration with Chester Zoo.
• Growing and maintaining online accounts.
• Together with the Gift & Special Sales Director, formulate and execute sales strategies for your account base.
• Create and deliver engaging presentations across our book and gift portfolios.
• Working alongside the Gift & Special Sales Director to organise gift trade shows.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Publicity team to deliver comprehensive support for relevant accounts.
• Engage in internal and external meetings.
• Ensure new business accounts are contacted and followed up. 

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday per year, rising to 30 after five years.
• Enhanced pension payments.
• Enrolment in a Healthcare cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Staff discounts on books.
• Online access to the British Sign Language course.

At Abrams & Chronicle Books, we celebrate the diverse talents and perspectives of our team and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. All applications will be considered based on merit.

To apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter to Poppy Edmunds, Gift & Special Sales Director, at pedmunds@abramsandchronicle.co.uk