Head of Non-Trade Sales, Adult Sales Division

Head of Non-Trade Sales, Adult Sales Division

London, UK

The Job Profile

Simon & Schuster UK is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Head of UK Non-Trade / Special Sales to lead and grow our non-trade sales channels across our adult, distribution and client publishing lists. This is a senior leadership role, reporting the UK Sales Director, with responsibility for delivering incremental, profitable revenue through key non-trade accounts, business development opportunities, subscription boxes and value channels. The role includes direct ownership of key Non Trade accounts which will be defined by the experience of the successful candidate.

The Job Role

The successful applicant will own and deliver revenue, profitability, budget and growth targets across non trade accounts while shaping and executing the UK non trade strategy for adult publishing. In this role, you will lead all non trade activity, including account management, bulk sales and bespoke publishing projects, and oversee the development of tailored editions, value formats and premium products designed for non trade channels. Working closely with editorial and marketing teams, you will identify opportunities early in the publishing process and ensure strong alignment between publishing strategy and non trade initiatives. You will collaborate with stakeholders across sales, editorial, marketing, rights and operations, and lead, develop and inspire a high performing non trade team.

The Candidate Profile

The Head of Non Trade Sale will bring significant experience in UK publishing sales, with a strong track record in special sales, non trade or key account management. Highly commercial and strategically minded, you will combine strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally. You will be results driven, focused on delivery, and proactive in identifying and maximising opportunities, while collaborating effectively and influencing across teams. It is essential to have a strong analytical and growth mindset, combined with creative thinking, a proactive approach to problem solving and a willingness to embrace change. It is important you have excellent system abilities, an expertise in spreadsheets, presentations and databases alongside time management skills that include prioritisation and delegation.

Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to the offer stage.

Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.