Sales and Marketing Manager

Bodleian Library Publishing is a recognized leader in cultural publishing, bringing Oxford’s rich library collections to readers worldwide, with an innovative list of illustrated and non-illustrated trade titles. You will be a key member of the Publishing team, responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing, stock management, publicity and social media. You will also set the overall sales and marketing strategy, increasing sales by supporting current relationships and developing new markets and strategies.

You will have: 

• Extensive experience in a trade publishing sales and/or marketing role
• A proven track record of increasing sales, preferably with experience in managing key accounts and special sales
• Experience in managing book data
• Experience in managing international sales accounts and marketing initiative
• Experience in managing stock in multiple locations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and prioritize own workload
• A positive, can-do attitude and be a team player
• Experience of creating sales reports, analysing and presenting sales and stock data

This is a permanent full-time position based in Oxford, working 37.5 hours per week.

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

University employees are also eligible to join the relevant pension scheme for their role. Further information on the University’s staff benefits for both work and personal life can be found here:  

https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Dr Samuel Fanous, Head of Publishing, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ( 

samuel.fanous@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team ( 

recruitment@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

).

You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement form as part of your online application. Your supporting statement form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one.

Only applications received online before 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 10 November 2023 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 20 November 2023.