Job Description
DK International - Temporary Rights Manager (12-month Maternity Cover)

Are you a proactive and ambitious salesperson with a passion for books and a love for closing a deal? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Rights Manager to join our International team here in London for a 12-month contract.

 

DK is a global publisher of internationally bestselling authors and illustrators across fiction, non-fiction, adult and children’s publishing. We have been pioneering ways to bring knowledge and adventure to people around the world for over 50 years.

 

Our International Publishing & Licensing department is a cornerstone of our global business and publishing philosophy. We are a multicultural, multilingual team of sales professionals based in London, Beijing, Tokyo, and more. We pride ourselves on our international reach and depth of knowledge of world-publishing markets and the interests of our readers everywhere.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of and grow DK's business with a special focus on the Japan market.  We are looking for someone with a can-do, positive attitude who enjoys the challenge of exceeding targets and developing new business opportunities. You will need to have experience working with the Japanese market and agencies, with an understanding of how to manage the third party relationships.

 

You will be responsible for:

 

  • Confidently negotiating the best possible terms for Licensed Coeditions, disk, and royalty deals to help reach our overall targets. 

  • Actively seeking out new opportunities partners to broaden DK's reach, while building and maintaining long-term partnerships with our fantastic existing customers.

  • Managing DK's English language export business to Japan. 

  • Achieving and exceeding annual sales and margin targets for your territory. 

  • Independently forecasting, managing your budget, and reporting on your business area, ensuring all systems are kept up-to-date.

  • Providing timely and relevant editorial feedback to help shape DK’s future publishing programmes.

  • Presenting our incredible frontlist and backlist titles at international book fairs and on sales trips.

  • Tracking titles through the production process, together with our agency in Japan, and proactively solving any issues with internal teams to ensure a successful and timely delivery.

  • Working collaboratively with our contracts department to review and finalise agreements in a timely manner.

 

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales and a commercial mindset, with a flair for identifying priorities that will make the biggest impact on targets. Confidence as a skilled negotiator and deep understanding of global markets and publishing trends will set you apart. 

 

If you have a collaborative and supportive spirit, ready to share knowledge and contribute to the team's growth as an engaged and proactive member, we would love to hear from you! 

 

Please apply with your most recent CV and cover letter by midnight on Wednesday 15th April.

 

We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:

 

  • 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays

  • Generous pension scheme

  • Volunteering policy and charity matching

  • 70% discount on company books

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership

  • Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)

  • Shopping discounts 

  • Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*

 

And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business 

 

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.

 

DK is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

 

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Pimlico office. As this is non-negotiable, please ensure you are within a reasonable commuting distance of London before applying.

 

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

 

*Subject to certain criteria being met.

 

 

About our Company: 

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.

 

Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited | Job ID: 287943