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Key Accounts Manager/Director (12 month FTC)

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Hachette UK

19d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • London

Requirements

  • We’re looking for a candidate with previous account management experience, as well as someone who has a wide view of the UK market.
  • The role also calls for divisional responsibility on strategy meetings and as such, we’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills and ideally previous experience on working closely with marketing, publicity and editorial colleagues.
  • We’re looking for a team player with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, an ability to multi-task and prioritise, and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-moving commercial environment.
  • The successful candidate will be committed to building internal and external relationships, supporting divisional strategy and beating sales budgets.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and data analysis skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Group Sales team at Hachette UK as a Key Account Manager/Director (12 month contract).
  • Reporting to the Divisional Sales Director – Little, Brown Book Group & Hachette Childrens Group, you will be responsible for the management of the supermarket accounts for Little, Brown, as well as working closely with the Divisional Sales Director on forward-looking sales and publishing strategy.
  • You will be responsible for growing the sales profitably by working closely with the wider publishing team including editorial, marketing and publicity.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Key Accounts Manager/Director position?

The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Where is the job located?

The job is based in either London or Sheffield.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary is between £40,000 and £50,000, dependent on experience and location, plus bonuses and benefits.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have previous account management experience and a wide view of the UK market.

What skills are important for this role?

Excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize are essential.

Are there any specific software skills required?

Yes, excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as strong data analysis skills, are essential.

What type of teams will the successful candidate work with?

The successful candidate will work closely with marketing, publicity, and editorial teams, in addition to the wider publishing team.

What benefits does Hachette UK offer to its employees?

Hachette UK offers benefits such as 28 annual leave days (increasing with service), generous pension schemes, rent deposit loans, community days, summer hours, retail discounts, a cycle to work scheme, and more.

What is Hachette UK's commitment towards diversity and inclusion?

Hachette UK is committed to attracting and developing talent from a diverse range of backgrounds to reflect the wide audience of readers they aim to reach.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 8th February 2026.

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Hachette UK

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1846, we’re the second-biggest publishing group in the UK - part of Hachette Livre - with 12 divisions and over 50 imprints. Our award-winning publishing divisions include Orion; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder & Stoughton; Hachette Children’s Group; Headline; Quercus; Bookouture; Dialogue; Octopus; Hodder Education; and Paperblanks – and together, our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. Our history is interwoven with the history of the world. From The Origin of Species to Jane Eyre, The Long Walk to Freedom to Heartstopper, the stories we’ve helped to share have shaped – and continue to shape – culture across the globe. We’re incredibly proud of our past, but we’re also looking to the future; knowing the stories we publish today will shape the world of tomorrow. We value and actively seek different perspectives, voices and ideas to support creativity and break new ground. You’ll find everything on our bookshelves from blockbuster fiction and insightful non-fiction to informative textbooks and vibrant children’s books. We’re proud to publish thousands of new books every year, and our authors include Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O’Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. We’ve also got puzzles, gifts, and games, are the market leader in e-books, and even publish a range of bestsellers in audio format - the fastest-growing part of our business! Today, as well as our London HQ, we have five national offices across the UK, and a major distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Around the world, our other regions include Australia, India, Ireland, Jamaica and New Zealand; offering you more choices than ever when it comes to finding the right location for you.