AM is a leading publisher and SaaS provider of digital primary source collections for the global research and academic community. We are looking for an ambitious, commercially-minded individual looking to develop their career in sales, with an exciting UK-based opportunity to work within our major market, North America. Working closely with colleagues across the North American Sales Team, the Regional Sales Associate will contribute to territory success through prospecting for new and dormant business, existing customer engagement, sales pipeline development, and execution of a defined sales strategy.
The role is well suited to a motivated, early-career sales professional with a strong interest in the humanities or academic publishing. It offers the opportunity to build commercial experience in a global sales environment while developing long-term customer relationships and contributing directly to AM’s growth.
This role will be based at AM’s UK headquarters with the rewarding opportunity to travel to the US approximately four times per year, each trip lasting around two weeks. AM operates a flexible working hours policy, but the role requires a willingness to work some weekly hours compatible with US time zones.
Experience and Skills
1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area Arts, Humanities, History, Literature).
2. Some experience in a customer-facing or sales role (internship, graduate scheme, or entry-level).
3. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
4. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
5. Familiarity with CRM tools Salesforce) is an advantage.
6. Willingness to learn and apply consultative selling techniques.
7. Ability to work flexibly to accommodate US time zones where needed, and willingness to travel approximately 8 weeks per year in the US.
What we offer you in return
8. A highly competitive salary and OTE
9. 25 days’ annual leave incrementally increasing to 30 days with the opportunity to purchase or sell annual leave
10. Life Assurance cover offering payment of four times your annual basic salary
11. Private Health Insurance, a Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
12. Health and Wellbeing benefits to include online fitness classes and corporate massages
13. A Mobile Phone Allowance and Working from Home Stipend
14. A pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution
15. A Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme
16. A day’s volunteering with a charity of your choice at full pay, a charity fundraising matching scheme and payroll giving scheme
17. 5 hours of self directed learning time per month.