Rebecca Jones Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

From February to October 2024, I was the account manager for Gardners, covering for a maternity cover. I led monthly customer meetings where I presented all titles across DK Adult, Travel and Children's as well as all Sourcebooks imprints also. I also organised DK's first regional bookseller event with Gardners which took place in Leeds. I was in charge of DK and Sourcebooks' presence at the Gardners Trade Show, liaising with Gardners, as well as internal parties to plan stock, additional marketing materials, the stand design. I also took on the Children's Fever Pitch for the BA conference the following day. During this time, we had an annual business review for which I did all the data analysis, compiled information and imagery of how we currently support them and analysed potential further growth opportunities with them. In addition, I work with our marketing department on our relationship with bookshop.org considering our title strategy, how this plays into our overall UK independents strategy, as well as the consumer focused marketing we could achieve via their resources. I presented quarterly highlights, with additional marketing opportunities we could offer especially for bookshop.org.As of October 2024, I am the account manager for Peters, Askews, Browns Books for Students, Scholastic and Haven, acting as the education and library focused head for the UK Sales Team. I work with internal teams to discuss how best to support libraries during the current difficult economic crises, as well as what extra offering we can give for schools. I lead quarterly meetings with all of them, as well as working with marketing teams on customer side as well as internally to support their sell-through as well as promote the various brands within the DK umbrella. I assess our current title range, and for Scholastic in particular, I assess custom opportunities, liaising with editorial teams on how to create a bespoke product best suited to their needs and customer base.

Sales Executive supporting the High Street and Wholesale team, from essential administrative tasks to managing a number of key to small accounts across education, trade, and custom. Function include:- Keeping customers up to date on upcoming title information and changes, PR and marketing plans, events etc. - Leading and presenting in customer meetings, including top level accounts.- Creating and maintaining a monthly business-wide commentary and bulletin of all top level sales news- Working on project proposals for improved online resources for independent booksellers.- Handling customer orders for Key accounts and my own accounts, ensuring all stock in on time and to standard.- Involved in strategy conversations surrounding accounts, customer communications and internal team plans.- Aiding the organisation and preparation of key industry events such as the Gardner's Trade Show- Presenting to the Bookseller Association at the 2024 Fever Pitch for the Gardner's Trade Show- Coordinating all author signings in collaboration with other teams- Aiding the training and on-boarding of new team members- Handling all team invoicing and POs- Data analysis of key performing titles both for the business and specific accounts, of customer social media use in order to gauge how to best support accounts and our titles via social media.- Negotiating custom deals, then seeing them through to fruition, along with working with the relevant editorial, production and inventory colleagues throughout the process. Also supporting on WHS WIGIG trade deals, performing all collaborative tasks to ensure the best title offering for the customer, whilst maximising profit margins.

London, United Kingdom

AVA Energy and the Energy Management team have niche specialisation in attracting the best talent in the industry. With the market focused on increased efficiency, reliability and economical improvements across all areas, AVA is partnered with industry leading organisations to ensure they have the necessary talent resources to face the current market challenges:- energy transition- digital transformation- sustainability- tougher market conditions. Personally, my specialist focus areas include:- Economics- Business and Market Strategy- Quantitative analysis- Data Science- Regulation and Policy- Building Efficiency and Sustainability Evaluation If you would like to discuss opportunities or hiring needs, then please contact me on +442074 277 607 or Rebecca.jones@avaenergy.com. .

Lille Area, France

Whilst doing a year abroad as part of a four year language degree I found work as a translator from French into English, translating academic articles later published in a journal on the subject of Generation Y in Russia.

Vendée, France

Independently sourced English teaching abroad scheme involving leading solo run 30 minute classes with 15 pupils at a time on a topic of my own choice, with my own lesson plans made daily. I also aided with the creation and marking of top set class exams. Twice a week I led conversation classes in the lycée (ages 14-18), again with topics and questions of my choosing.

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Fundraising at school events (e.g. Firework's evening, Parent Teacher nights) along with a group of fellow sixth form students for a pilgrimage with disabled children and young people in collaboration with the charity HCPT, to Lourdes, France. In addition, during the pilgrimage in April, acting as carer assistant to the aforementioned young people for the duration of the pilgrimage. Responsibilities included helping during meal times, chaperoning during day trips, and aiding during bed times and the mornings.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Publishing, Merit

Modules included: Business Management, Sales & Marketing, Editing, Illustrated Publishing, Ethics, and History of the Book. Dissertation.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, French And Comparative Literature, 2:1

Activities and Societies: French Debating ClubDegree course spanning four years that involves the comparison of literature based.

French Studies, A

Attended as the third year of study for a French degree, studying a wide range of subjects such as Translation, French Institutions.