Responsible for accounts throughout the area (chain booksellers, independent booksellers, wholesalers and library suppliers) for all Head of Zeus print publications.• Increase turnover across the area throughout time with the company• Improve relationships and turnover with existing accounts and with new accounts, as and when area altered for whatever reason• Responsible for all central deals and buying for the Blackwell’s Bookshop chain• Bring on new accounts… Show more Responsible for accounts throughout the area (chain booksellers, independent booksellers, wholesalers and library suppliers) for all Head of Zeus print publications.• Increase turnover across the area throughout time with the company• Improve relationships and turnover with existing accounts and with new accounts, as and when area altered for whatever reason• Responsible for all central deals and buying for the Blackwell’s Bookshop chain• Bring on new accounts and improve their turnover on an on-going basis• Report new opportunities off-area for colleagues to follow up• Successfully seek out and report back on potential new authors, established authors worth approaching and areas of publishing not currently covered by the group• Improve and prioritise with all customers, authors and (where feasible) members of the public, the image of Head of Zeus throughout my time with the Company• Organise, stock and (when required) attend author tours, signings and events• Organise and stock area ‘meet and greet’ tours and accompany both new and established authors on these to create ownership for both booksellers and authors• Attended Gardner’s Trade Show at the BA Conference 2016, 2017, 2018• Adapt successfully to huge and rapid change in publishing, from new technologies to both retail and publishing delivery procedure changes• Meet deadlines at all times• React quickly and effectively to time-sensitive projects or requests for information• Adhere to Company requirements and policies on reporting and keeping records correct and up- to-date• Take on new roles and responsibilities as required• Provide cover whilst colleagues are on leave or off sick• Ensure at all times that my travel plans and expenses are economic, justified and kept to a minimum Show less

Responsible (with General Manager) for staff training and development, stockand budget control, buying, in-store and window displays, cashing-up and banking andsecurity. Taking on General Manager’s duties in their absence.• Developing customer relations (individual, corporate and educational) in order to increase conversion and drive sales• Delivering section and shop turnover budgets and other KPIs• Completion of daily and weekly administration duties (including… Show more Responsible (with General Manager) for staff training and development, stockand budget control, buying, in-store and window displays, cashing-up and banking andsecurity. Taking on General Manager’s duties in their absence.• Developing customer relations (individual, corporate and educational) in order to increase conversion and drive sales• Delivering section and shop turnover budgets and other KPIs• Completion of daily and weekly administration duties (including cash-handling and banking procedures) accurately and on time• Learning and using databases to monitor and refine stock profile to deliver sales targets.• Training and mentoring full- and part-time booksellers to maximise sales and deliver the highest quality customer service, meeting the expectations of the staff training programme. Training staff on other sites to maximise utility of i-Pad-based sales and ordering channel• Designated First Aider (passed British Red Cross Emergency First Aid at Work course, March 2016). Show less

Responsible for managing the recruitment and successful completion of AAT accountancy apprentices.Assessment of suitability of prospective apprentices.Liaising with apprentice and managing relationship with their employer for duration of apprenticeship.Completing course enrolement and completion adminstration on time and adhering to College, Awarding Body and Funding Agency requirements.

Responsible for accounts throughout the area (chain booksellers, independent booksellers, wholesalers and library suppliers) for all imprints of Orion Publishing and sister company Octopus Books.

Responsible for accounts throughout the area (chain booksellers, independent booksellers, wholesalers and library suppliers) for all imprints of Headline Publishing

Responsible (with General Manager) for staff recruitment, training and development, stockand budget control, buying, in-store and window displays, organising events, cashing-up andsecurity. Taking on General Manager’s duties in their absence.

Responsible for managing booksellers, staff rotas, stock and budget control, buying, in-storedisplays.

Responsible for various genre sections, stock and budget control, buying.