Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Company Description

The world is reading and Ingram Content Group UK Ltd (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. 

Ingram is an established and widely respected international physical and digital book distributor in the British book trade with a reputable base of publisher clients and complements Ingram’s growing range of services provided to publishers in the United Kingdom.

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Provide sales and marketing support to the in-house sales department and freelance sales representatives
• Work as part of a small team in a varied role that requires excellent organisational skills and strong initiative
• Support the sales team with sales and marketing activities for our sold publishers through the IPS UK warehouse.

Essential Job Duties:

Sales Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for general sales enquiries from customers, publishers, sales teams, and internal colleagues.
• Support the internal sales team and external rep teams to maximise sales for Full-Service clients through the IPS UK warehouse.
• Efficiently process orders via the IPS UK warehouse.
• Maintain and update the publication schedule for all Full-Service publishers, ensuring timely communication of changes to the wider sales team.
• Submit monthly customer grids
• Attend publisher meetings and provide client support
• Conduct outreach to UK independent booksellers.

Marketing Support

• In-house sales teams, publishers, and freelance representatives with marketing support 
• Support marketing campaigns through print and social media for our titles
• Identify and compile specialist accounts that align with our specialist genre publishers and create tailored marketing materials.
• Manage the museum and exhibition calendar.
• Create and manage the distribution of our biannual catalogue
• Coordinate advance copy/sample mailings for customers and representatives.
• Submit titles for trade seasonal promotions and catalogues.
• Oversee the Co-op spend grid.
• Work with internal client managers to ensure metadata accuracy for sales through IPS UK.
• Collaborate with the wider international marketing team to maximise all marketing opportunities 
• Liaise with booksellers and event organisers to arrange event stock

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and Canva
• Self-Motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong sales focus – the key outcome of this plan is to drive volume
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Able to multi-task effectively
• Good time management skills

Essential Job

• Speed and accuracy
• Confident telephone manner

Qualifications

Experience:

• Passion and genuine interest in pursuing a career in the book /publishing industry

Education:

• Degree level desirable
• A Level / College level education essential
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above essential

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit at workstation for extended periods of time effectively using a personal computer
• Ability to operate computer equipment, including keyboard and monitor, phone equipment and other necessary office equipment
• Occasional travel may be required

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Training Opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Free Hot drinks
• Service Awards