The Group Sales Division We want to be the most agile, curious, data led and forward-thinking sales team in the industry. Constantly targeting ourselves to grow sales exponentially whilst maximising every sale profitably. We should understand the market at a macro level to help guide the direction of travel, whilst understanding customers and our business to the minutest detail to constantly drive marginal gains. Ultimately, we want to foster a culture of growth for ourselves personally, the team more widely and the business overall, serving our authors and the business better. The Job Profile Simon & Schuster UK is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Head of UK Non-Trade / Special Sales to lead and grow our non-trade sales channels across our adult, distribution and client publishing lists. This is a senior leadership role, reporting the UK Sales Director, with responsibility for delivering incremental, profitable revenue through key non-trade accounts, business development opportunities, subscription boxes and value channels. The role includes direct ownership of key Non-Trade accounts which will be defined by the experience of the successful candidate. Reporting to the UK Sales Director, the Head of Non-Trade Sales will be responsible for shaping and delivering the UK non-trade strategy for adult publishing, identifying new opportunities, and maximising the commercial potential of our publishing across a wide range of channels. The Head of Non-Trade Sales will work closely with colleagues across editorial, marketing, rights, and sales, you will ensure non-trade opportunities are embedded into publishing plans and executed effectively. The Job Role The successful applicant will own and deliver revenue, profitability, budget, and growth targets across non-trade accounts while shaping and executing the UK non-trade strategy for adult publishing. In this role, you will lead all non-trade activity, including account management, bulk sales, and bespoke publishing projects, and oversee the development of tailored editions, value formats, and premium products designed for non-trade channels. Working closely with editorial and marketing teams, you will identify opportunities early in the publishing process and ensure strong alignment between publishing strategy and non-trade initiatives. You will collaborate with stakeholders across sales, editorial, marketing, rights, and operations, and lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing non-trade team. The Candidate Profile The Head of Non-Trade Sale will bring significant experience in UK publishing sales, with a strong track record in special sales, non-trade, or key account management. Highly commercial and strategically minded, you will combine strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally. You will be results-driven, focused on delivery, and proactive in identifying and maximising opportunities, while collaborating effectively and influencing across teams. It is essential to have a strong analytical and growth mindset, combined with creative thinking, a proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to embrace change. It is important you have excellent system abilities, an expertise in spreadsheets, presentations and databases alongside time management skills that include prioritisation and delegation. Salary Competitive & Benefits Apply Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter. Unfortunately, Simon & Schuster UK cannot accept applications from candidates without a legal right to work in the UK or who require visa sponsorship. Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to offer stage.