ExecutiveFull TimeEN
Are you a book lover with a knack for organisation and a drive for results? We’re looking for a proactive, high-energy Sales Executive to join our blossoming Irish team!
This is a unique, multifaceted role that sits at the heart of our Irish sales strategy. While you’ll be the backbone of our administrative operations, you'll also have the opportunity to get out from behind the screen to connect with the industry.
You’ll be working closely with our Sales and Marketing Manager (also based in Ireland). While this is a remote role, you won’t be isolated. Expect plenty of connection and collaboration with our vibrant team in the UK and with contacts across Ireland.
What you’ll be doing:
Keeping the wheels turning by managing daily orders and liaising with our warehouse teams.
Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes, and generating data reports.
Preparing high-impact presentations for major retailers, listening to and communicating customer needs back to the business as required.
Developing and maintaining up to date contact lists across customers and across the media.
Ensuring our books get the spotlight they deserve by distributing POS materials and Advance Reading Copies to booksellers and media.
Getting involved in the buzz of the Irish book trade! You’ll manage mailing lists for influencers, coordinate author events, and attend trade fairs to hunt for new opportunities.
Who you are:
You are a multi-tasking pro who can juggle a variety of activities and pivot quickly when priorities shift, all while staying calm under pressure.
You’re highly organised and take pride in accuracy, from sales presentations to complex spreadsheets.
You’re a people person who can build great relationships with colleagues, customers, and external partners alike.
You have a genuine passion for books and a curiosity about the Irish book trade.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be someone who works autonomously, suggests new ideas, and never gives up until the goal is reached. We value resilience, initiative, and a team-first attitude. Previous experience in a bookshop or publishing is a major plus, but if you’re energetic and ready to learn, we want to hear from you!
If you are ready to help us reach new readers in Ireland, please apply with your most recent CV and cover letter by Sunday 31 May 2026.
Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:
25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Volunteering policy and charity matching
Employee assistance programme
70% discount on company books
Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)
Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*
*Subject to certain criteria being met.
And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business
DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.
DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org
About our Company:
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.
We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.
Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited | Job ID: 288975
