International Sales & Business Development Manager

This is a remote position.

International Sales & Business Development Manager | Publishing | Remote Are you an experienced sales professional ready to take ownership of global growth in a dynamic publishing environment? Read on if you’re looking for a commercially driven role with real autonomy. Our partner: Our partner is an established publishing business with headquarters in the US with a diverse catalogue spanning children’s books, classic literature, and interactive titles such as puzzles and colouring books. With a growing international footprint, they are focused on expanding global distribution and unlocking new commercial opportunities across multiple markets, offering a collaborative yet entrepreneurial environment for sales professionals. Responsibilities:

• Lead international business development activity, driving global sales growth across multiple territories.
• Identify and secure new opportunities with distributors, wholesalers, and retail partners worldwide.
• Develop new revenue streams across trade, special markets, and non-traditional retail channels.
• Build and execute a global sales strategy, prioritising key markets and emerging territories.
• Manage key accounts, negotiate commercial terms, and maximise performance across regions.

Experience and skills that will deliver success in this role: The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded sales professional with a strong track record of developing international markets within publishing or a related sector. You will be confident operating independently and comfortable building new business from the ground up. Essential:

• Proven experience in publishing sales, book distribution, or international book markets (outside of the US)
• Strong track record of winning new business and developing new revenue streams.
• In-depth knowledge of co-printing, custom publishing, and high-volume print programmes.
• Experience working with international distributors, wholesalers, and retail partners.
• Strong commercial awareness, including pricing, negotiation, and sales strategy.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the US publishing and retail landscape..
• Understanding of global supply chains and print economics.

The opportunity: This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead international sales for a growing publishing business. With a high level of autonomy and a clear commercial focus, it’s well suited to someone entrepreneurial who enjoys building markets, opening doors, and directly influencing revenue growth on a global scale. What’s on offer:

• Salary: Starting from £55k+ depending on experience, plus performance-related incentives.
• Initial set up on contract/freelance basis with a view to move to a permanent position.
• Working pattern: Flexible, remote working with international travel.
• Reports to: Managing Director in the US.

Applications: Click the button below. Alternatively, send your CV to Dan at [email protected] If applying via email, please use the following as the subject line: International Sales & BD Manager | JobID: ZR_345_JOB Don't delay in applying if this is the job for you! We're not working to a fixed closing date, so we're keen to hear from you as soon as possible. We understand what it's like when you don't get a response to your application. Although we work hard to acknowledge everybody, many of our roles have a large number of applicants and we can't always respond to all of you. At Wonderful, we are dedicated to promoting diversity in all its forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment that promotes equal opportunities for wonderful people. We actively encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply and warmly welcome all individuals with exceptional abilities, irrespective of their background. Find out more about Wonderful: www.wonderfulrecruitment.com www.linkedin.com/company/wonderful-recruitment-and-development/ Apply To This Job