Sales Manager, Publications | Maternity cover | Part time

Job description

Hauser & Wirth Publishers are seeking an experienced Sales Manager (maternity cover, 3 days/week) to oversee the delivery of title data, sales materials, and distributor relationships across our publishing programme. This part‐time role requires strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely title information is delivered to distributors, supporting sales performance and maintaining high-quality publishing data across all channels. The position will suit someone who can work as part of an international team, using their initiative, with exceptional communication and organization skills, and is able to work well under pressure.

Key responsibilities

Compile and deliver new title information to distributors

Maintain and update the internal publishing database with the latest title information and assets

Send regular updates to distributors and colleagues on pricing, metadata, and asset changes

Review distributor catalogue proofs for accuracy

Publishing Assets & Sales Materials

Create Advance Information (AI) sheets for internal and external use

Commission and brief copywriters to produce marketing copy, providing clear commercially driven direction for the text

Actively work with editors for updated materials and ensure prompt distribution to key partners

Produce and deliver sales presentations to external sales teams

Lead the concept, coordination, and production of seasonal sales catalogue

Sales operations & reporting

Manage outreach, sales, and invoicing for all wholesale book orders

Monitor distributor inventory levels and sales reports; coordinate stock replenishment as required

Collate and integrate external/distributor sales data into internal reporting

Distributor relationship management

Act as a key point of contact for distributors, handling queries on pricing, promotions, and title information

Support promotional activity and sales opportunities with distributors

Represent the company at book fairs as required

Experience

Minimum of 3 years' experience working in the publishing sector in a sales or distribution management capacity

Technical Skills

Ability to analyse sales data, forecast demand, and identify revenue growth opportunities

Strong presentation and communication skills

Proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint and Power BI

Highly organised with the ability to manage data across multiple sources

Understanding of global book market dynamics and retail channels

Proactive problem‐solver comfortable working in a fast‐paced, evolving environment

Additional Requirements

Willingness to travel to Hauser & Wirth locations and book fairs when required

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English