Hachette Ireland is Hiring a Sales and Operations Executive
About Us
Hachette Ireland is the Irish Division of the International Publishing Group Hachette. Our group consists of several publishers, including Hachette Books Ireland, Hodder & Stoughton, Headline, Quercus, Orion, Little, Brown, Octopus, and Hodder Children's. We are responsible for the sales and promotion of our publishing in Ireland. Hachette Books Ireland is the local publishing division and acquires and publishes books of Irish interest, both fiction and non-fiction.
Job Description
As a Sales and Operations Executive, you will provide support to our busy sales department. Your responsibilities will include managing retailer orders, communicating with booksellers, and collaborating with our wider team. You will be responsible for pre-order sales management and information flow to booksellers across Hachette Books Ireland titles and selected Hachette Group titles. Additionally, you will be a key contact with booksellers and authors, organizing and attending book launches, events, and book signings. You will also manage our social media accounts and work on planning and implementing online marketing campaigns for our authors. Furthermore, you will work closely with our Operations Manager in the administrative running of our office.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who has a passion for books and the book industry. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility in their role. They should be excellent communicators and confident in dealing with colleagues, booksellers, and authors. A working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and design programs such as InDesign and/or Canva is essential, alongside the ability to learn new processes and systems. Fluency in social media platforms is also required.
Benefits
We value our staff and offer a range of benefits, including 28 annual leave days per year (increasing to 29 days after 2 years' service and up to 30 days after 5 years), private medical insurance, community days, summer hours, a cycle to work scheme, a wide-ranging training library, development programmes, and discounts on book purchases.
Working Conditions
The role will be based at our Dublin office, with a blend of in-office and homeworking. The exact balance will be discussed during the hiring process. We aim to attract and develop talent from a broad base and commit to making adjustments to help candidates attend interviews if needed.