Area Sales Manager

Bloomsbury Publishing is looking for an Area Sales Manager, Ireland maternity cover, to join our established sales team of 3 people selling the Bloomsbury Consumer – Bloomsbury Adult, Children’s, Special Interest and Head of Zeus - titles into the territory of Ireland.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, and sales-hungry professional with a real passion for launching and growing sales of titles by new and established authors to be part of the wider, fast-growing, fast-moving, and high-performing Sales Team of a top 5 UK publisher.
The Area Sales Manager, Ireland, may be responsible for a specific area of the lists and customer base, depending on the broader expertise and opportunities that come up through the recruiting process.
The role will report into the Senior Key Account Manager, Ireland and will be based from home in Ireland with team support from the 3rd team member, a sales assistant based in London, and will require periodic trips to our London office (likely 4 times a year).
Responsible for sales in the territory, management of the trading relationships and working directly with all customers to grow sales and achieve UK Sales team targets.
To work closely with different Consumer Teams to maximize all divisional sales through the Irish market.
Identifying and developing new relationships with potential customers, ensuring customer needs are understood and selecting appropriate product solutions.
Working with the wider Bloomsbury teams to ensure customers have all the necessary material and information to maximize sales of our books and liaise with office-based contacts to coordinate author events
Provide general support to the Senior Key Account Manager, Ireland as required, including market research, gathering market feedback and data analysis.
Skills, knowledge, experience
Previous sales experience required
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Self-motivated and Independent, a self-starter
Must have a full clean driving license
The full job advert for this role can be viewed by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
Application Deadline: 23:59 on Friday, 23rd of October 2026
Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications
Additional information
Salary: €35,550 – €40,750 per annum
Starting: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, fixed term.
Duration: 12 months
Location: Ireland, field & remote working only
Bloomsbury Benefits
25 days holiday
3.5 days Christmas company holiday
Two paid Personal Wellness Days
Flexible Fridays
Work Anywhere Fortnight
Season Ticket Loan
Sharesave Scheme
AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
Peppy Health App
In-house Doctor
Eye care Voucher Scheme
And a range of other benefits as listed on our company website: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/work-with-us/rewarding-you/
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.

Work arrangement
Yes