Poetry Book Society Sales & Marketing Assistant

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• Excellent customer service and professional email and telephone manner
• Proven experience in digital marketing including across social media platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Highly organised, able to complete a range of tasks to deadlines
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Experience or qualification in sales and marketing, or transferable skills from a related role

DESIRABLE

• Experience of database management (Microsoft Access or equivalent)
• Knowledge of website Content Management Systems and e-commerce stores (Shopify or equivalent)
• Experience of creating and scheduling email marketing campaigns, and segmenting audiences for improved engagement (Mailchimp or equivalent)
• Experience of creating marketing assets using Canva, Adobe Photoshop and/or InDesign
• Experience in monitoring and analysing sales and performance data using Google Analytics or equivalent
• Familiarity with marketing tools such as Meta Business Suite, Google Ads
• Strong copywriting skills
• An interest and enthusiasm for poetry and bookselling

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Excellent relationships with PBS members, customers, publishers and partners
• Efficient and accurate fulfilment of PBS website orders
• Growth in PBS membership numbers
• Growth of advertising income

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

Applications deadline: Monday 6th October, by 5pm.

Interviews: Wednesday 15th October

Start date: ASAP