Job Description
UK Sales Assistant, UK Consumer Sales
The opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised and confident communicator with excellent time-management skills and attention to detail to work within our fast-moving UK Sales department.
Sales Assistants perform a key support role within the wider UK Sales team working across all Bloomsbury Consumer titles. The role will include assisting on the day-to-day administration and operations of the team and our customers. This particular appointment will support one specific area of publishing, i.e. Adult publishing and will report in to the Senior Key Account Manager, UK Sales.
This is a superb opportunity to join a high performing UK Sales team of a top 5 UK publisher and to work in a vibrant and successful publishing sales environment.
The role
General support for the Adult Consumer, Special Interest and Head of Zeus Sales Team
Administration support for supermarket accounts
Fielding queries and processing orders
Preparing presentations for retailers and internal briefings
Preparing sales figures for the Sales team and senior sales colleagues on request
Responding to ad hoc requests for book samples/Advance Information (AI) sheets/book jackets
Assisting at events and signings across the Sales department and organising stock
Absence cover for colleagues as required e.g. holidays/flexi Fridays
General ad hoc admin and UK Sales tasks for whole team
Knowledge, skills and experience
Excellent communicator who is confident with dealing with people at all levels, particularly on the phone and over email/video
Excellent attention to detail and focused on efficiency at all times
Strong time-management, prioritisation and organisational skills with keen awareness of deadlines
Ability to adapt to changing daily tasks
Strong numerical and written skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams, and beneficial to have knowledge of internal systems such as Biblio and Nielsen Bookscan
Experience in publishing or book trade environment helpful
Additional information
The role is a full time, permanent position.
Salary per annum: £27,000
The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday/Tuesday.
This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.
Please apply with a CV (Word or PDF format only) and answer the application questions via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Monday 16th of February 2026.
Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications
Bloomsbury Benefits
As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:
Working Pattern
Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
Holidays
25 days holiday
3.5 days Christmas company holiday
Other Benefits
Two paid Personal Wellness Days
Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.
Season Ticket Loan
Learning & Development - Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal & IPG Skills Hub
Share Save Scheme
AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
Ride to Work Scheme
Peppy Health App
In-house Doctor
Eye Care Voucher Scheme
EAP Advice and Counselling
Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources
For additional benefits see below
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: http://booktradeentrysupport.org
Bloomsbury is committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being. We are determined to nurture and develop our employees to reach their highest potential, and we know that our success is down to the passion, commitment and hard work of our talented people. We recognise the urgent need to attract and support applicants from all backgrounds and identities to become part of the global publishing industry, allowing diverse voices to reflect and shape our culture and society.
Address: 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP
Email: [email protected]
The opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised and confident communicator with excellent time-management skills and attention to detail to work within our fast-moving UK Sales department.
Sales Assistants perform a key support role within the wider UK Sales team working across all Bloomsbury Consumer titles. The role will include assisting on the day-to-day administration and operations of the team and our customers. This particular appointment will support one specific area of publishing, i.e. Adult publishing and will report in to the Senior Key Account Manager, UK Sales.
This is a superb opportunity to join a high performing UK Sales team of a top 5 UK publisher and to work in a vibrant and successful publishing sales environment.
The role
General support for the Adult Consumer, Special Interest and Head of Zeus Sales Team
Administration support for supermarket accounts
Fielding queries and processing orders
Preparing presentations for retailers and internal briefings
Preparing sales figures for the Sales team and senior sales colleagues on request
Responding to ad hoc requests for book samples/Advance Information (AI) sheets/book jackets
Assisting at events and signings across the Sales department and organising stock
Absence cover for colleagues as required e.g. holidays/flexi Fridays
General ad hoc admin and UK Sales tasks for whole team
Knowledge, skills and experience
Excellent communicator who is confident with dealing with people at all levels, particularly on the phone and over email/video
Excellent attention to detail and focused on efficiency at all times
Strong time-management, prioritisation and organisational skills with keen awareness of deadlines
Ability to adapt to changing daily tasks
Strong numerical and written skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams, and beneficial to have knowledge of internal systems such as Biblio and Nielsen Bookscan
Experience in publishing or book trade environment helpful
Additional information
The role is a full time, permanent position.
Salary per annum: £27,000
The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday/Tuesday.
This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.
Please apply with a CV (Word or PDF format only) and answer the application questions via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Monday 16th of February 2026.
Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications
Bloomsbury Benefits
As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:
Working Pattern
Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
Holidays
25 days holiday
3.5 days Christmas company holiday
Other Benefits
Two paid Personal Wellness Days
Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.
Season Ticket Loan
Learning & Development - Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal & IPG Skills Hub
Share Save Scheme
AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
Ride to Work Scheme
Peppy Health App
In-house Doctor
Eye Care Voucher Scheme
EAP Advice and Counselling
Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources
For additional benefits see below
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: http://booktradeentrysupport.org
Bloomsbury is committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being. We are determined to nurture and develop our employees to reach their highest potential, and we know that our success is down to the passion, commitment and hard work of our talented people. We recognise the urgent need to attract and support applicants from all backgrounds and identities to become part of the global publishing industry, allowing diverse voices to reflect and shape our culture and society.
Address: 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP
Email: [email protected]
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