Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Sales Intern 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 with both Trade Marketing (UK and International) and the Field Sales team (who look after independent bookshops across the UK and Ireland). 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.

The internship will run 4th September - 30th November 2023 (3-month FTC).

Key Responsibilities:

\xc2\xb7 Creating retailer PowerPoint presentations

\xc2\xb7 Managing and co-ordinating mailings to booksellers and retailers

\xc2\xb7 Ad hoc order processing

\xc2\xb7 Updating and maintaining retailer grids

\xc2\xb7 Assisting with author stock signings

\xc2\xb7 Helping to run trade-facing social media accounts and inboxes

\xc2\xb7 Updating the IndieThinking website

\xc2\xb7 Curating trade-facing newsletters

\xc2\xb7 Building relationships with retailers (e.g. Waterstones and independent booksellers)

\xc2\xb7 Assisting the Trade Marketing team with events

\xc2\xb7 Assisting the Field Sales and Trade Marketing teams with day-to-day tasks

People Specification:

\xc2\xb7 Excellent verbal and written communication skills

\xc2\xb7 Organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to meet deadlines

\xc2\xb7 Attention to detail

\xc2\xb7 Strong relationship building skills

\xc2\xb7 Collaborative team player

\xc2\xb7 Skills in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)

\xc2\xb7 Driven and proactive, with a willingness to learn

\xc2\xb7 Prior experience in the publishing industry is not required

About HarperCollins

Our mission at HarperCollins is to harness the power of great publishing and to amplify it through world class marketing, global strength, and relentless innovation. We are all working towards the same goal, and we do it guided by what matters most to us. The culture at HarperCollins is defined by our six values, which inform our everyday actions and the way we behave. From Finance to Editorial, our values shape the way we work.

Benefits

Hybrid working model (2+ days in the office)

28 days holiday plus bank holidays per annum

Summer Hours

Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal

Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme

Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HC

Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes

Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers

Gym membership discount

Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days

We\'re a certified Carbon Neutral company

Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books

Onsite prayer room

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition Manager, with subject heading \'Vacancy Query\' plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.

HarperCollins Publishers