Freelance Sales Manager – Book Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Proactively seek out and establish partnerships with companies, brands, and service providers for premium book projects.

• Create and execute a systematic sales strategy that encompasses identifying potential clients, initiating outreach, and finalizing contracts.

• Provide guidance to companies on customized participation, presentation, and marketing options.

• Oversee relationships with existing clients while exploring new business prospects among current and potential clients.

• Represent the publisher at trade fairs, industry events, and networking functions.

• Collaborate closely and effectively with the sales team.

• Report directly to the Head of Marketing & Sales.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in B2B sales, acquiring new clients, or selling media, marketing, or communications services.

• Ideally, possess an existing network within the media, publishing, or book industry.

• Exceptional negotiation skills, a proven track record of closing deals, and a professional demeanor.

• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven work style.

• A passion for high-quality media products and an appreciation for premium brands.

• Proficient in standard Office applications; experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive performance-based commission.

• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work (with occasional on-site attendance for events, trade fairs, and meetings).

• Independent work within a motivated, collaborative team characterized by flat hierarchies.

• Assistance with professional sales materials, presentations, and marketing collateral.

• A welcoming atmosphere of a family-owned, traditional publishing house.