Trade Marketing Assistant

Job title: Trade Marketing Assistant

Company: HarperCollins


Job description: Introduction to the roleWe are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Trade Marketing Assistant to join the Group Sales team, working across all divisions at HarperCollins UK. The role sits within the Trade Marketing team, and the successful candidate will work across both UK and international markets. This is an exciting entry level opportunity for someone who is passionate about high street bookshops and interested in driving HarperCollins communications and relationships with booksellers worldwide.Key tasks and accountabilitiesCurating trade-facing newsletters and communicationsRunning trade-facing social media accountsUpdating the IndieThinking and HarperReach websitesManaging trade-facing inboxes, responding to customer queriesManaging and co-ordinating mailings to booksellersUpdating and maintaining retailer gridsOrdering proofs and sample copiesCreating retailer PowerPoint presentationsBuilding relationships with retailers (e.g. Waterstones and independent booksellers)Assisting the Trade Marketing team with trade eventsAssisting the Trade Marketing teams with day-to-day tasksSkills requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsOrganisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to meet deadlinesAttention to detailStrong relationship building skillsCollaborative team playerSkills in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)Driven and proactive, with a willingness to learnA passion for books and readingPrior experience in the publishing industry is not requiredBenefitsHybrid working model (3 days in the office)28 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate healthcare cover and life assuranceSummer HoursFree access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portalRelocation Rent Support LoanEmployee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at WorkUnlimited training on our Learning and Development portalVirtual GP and eyecare vouchersGym membership discountOnsite physiotherapy (London only)Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering daysWe’re a certified Carbon Neutral companyFree e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on booksSubsidised canteen and retail discountsOnsite prayer roomThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry level positions. For more information visitIf you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.

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Location: London

Job date: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:47:59 GMT

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