The job: A small well respected publisher specialising in architecture and design, engineering and scientific and technical publishing is looking to appoint a Publishing Sales Assistant . The company is a key component of a Professional Organisation that provides resources for their industry and profession worldwide. Reporting to the Journals Sales Manager the Publishing Sales Assistant will be responsible for contacting and conducting initial follow-ups on sales leads, prospects and renewals to drive new and existing business; co-operating with Customer Services to ensure processes are compiled in a timely and efficient manner; operating in collaboration with Journals and Books Marketing Executives to co-ordinate sales activities with marketing campaigns; providing support to sales agents to fully exploit potential; supporting local sales rep in US to grow sales in region and planning customer meetings and conferences to enhance visibility.

The person: Candidates should be educated to degree level or equivalent or with related experience and / or training candidates. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal should be accompanied by good MS Office, internet and general computer skills. Experience / knowledge of CRM databases would be a plus. The person appointed will be highly organised with good time management skills and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, confident self-starter who is detail orientated, creative and innovative.

Salary: Depending on experience plus benefits

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