Knowledge of publishing industry discounts E S/I Deep knowledge of book production and pricing principles E Knowledge of EXPERIENCE of buying or selling a range of E S/I At least 3 years’ experience children’s books with bespoke unit pricing as well as discounts off the published price: for example coedition sales, book club sales or special sales. An excellent track record of account management and effective E S/I negotiation. Broad range of contacts across the publishing industry E S/I Experience of budget responsibility and managing a team Interest in reading children’s SKILLS Effective negotiation skills E I Strong verbal and written communication skills E I Effective team management E I Excellent planning and attention to detail E I E I E I ATTRIBUTES Proactive and highly motivated E I Extremely well organized E I Persuasive E I Solution-focused E I Resilient and flexible E I Strong attention to detail E S/I A commitment to equal opportunities and equality E QUALIFICATIONS Good general education to at least A Level E S Degree level qualification or equivalent D S
Knowledge of publishing industry discounts Deep knowledge of book production and pricing principles Knowledge of E E S/I EXPERIENCE At least 3 years’ experience of buying or selling a range of children’s books with bespoke unit pricing as well as discounts off the published price: for example coedition sales, book club sales or special sales. An excellent track record of account management and effective negotiation. Broad range of contacts across the publishing industry Experience of budget responsibility and managing a team Interest in children’s reading E E E S/I S/I S/I SKILLS Effective negotiation skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Effective team management Excellent planning and attention to detail E E E E E E I I I I I I ATTRIBUTES Proactive and highly motivated Extremely well organized Persuasive Solution-focused Resilient and flexible Strong attention to detail A commitment to equal opportunities and equality E E E E E E E I I I I I S/I QUALIFICATIONS Good general education to at least A Level Degree level qualification or equivalent E D S S
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