Sales Intern 3m FTC

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:

·       Creating retailer PowerPoint presentations

·       Managing and co-ordinating mailings to booksellers and retailers

·       Ad hoc order processing

·       Updating and maintaining retailer grids

·       Assisting with author stock signings

·       Helping to run trade-facing social media accounts and inboxes

·       Updating the IndieThinking website

·       Curating trade-facing newsletters

·       Building relationships with retailers (e.g. Waterstones and independent booksellers)

·       Assisting the Trade Marketing team with events

·       Assisting the Field Sales and Trade Marketing teams with day-to-day tasks

People Specification:

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to meet deadlines

·       Attention to detail

·       Strong relationship building skills

·       Collaborative team player

·       Skills in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)

·       Driven and proactive, with a willingness to learn

·       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, [email removed - click apply for more details] with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.