DK International - Sales Executive

Are you passionate about international sales? Do you want to kickstart your career with a top publisher who has a global reach and is making headway in new and exciting growth opportunities? Join DK, as our new International Sales Executive!

In this exciting role, you'll be part of our vibrant Export team, an energetic, diverse group who are passionate about sharing our stunning books with readers worldwide.

You will support the sales of DK and Canelo books across the Middle East and Africa excluding South Africa. You will also have the opportunity to assist in expanding sales for the successful Sourcebooks list across Sub-Saharan Africa & Israel. You will contribute to growing our business within these markets and help achieve sales targets. Plus, periodic international travel may be part of the adventure!

Other responsibilities include:

• Organising and participating in customer meetings, showcasing our compelling projects both in person, online as well as through your attendance at major international book fairs.
• Supporting the forecasting and exceeding of sales targets, actively contributing to our Global Export strategy and ambitious International growth plans.
• Negotiating discounts and arranging promotions with customers across your territory
• Managing customer orders and queries, troubleshooting delivery issues with precision and teamwork
• Keeping up to date on area opportunities through market research and engaging new customers.

Our ideal Sales Executive will have strong commercial awareness, a keen eye for identifying new opportunities and driving increased sales across the region. Enthusiasm for engaging with international cultures, undertaking travel across the region and developing book sales is key, along with a desire to expand market reach and boost revenues. Strong communication and presentation skills will be beneficial for pitching to clients and stakeholders. You will possess analytical skills that allow you to interpret market data and contribute to winning strategies, all while showcasing remarkable time-management skills, juggling multiple projects and meeting deadlines with ease.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, with a collaborative spirit, who can navigate challenges and seize opportunities in international markets.

If this sounds like you, please submit your most recent CV and cover letter, detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this role, by 5 August 2025.

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
• Employee assistance programme
• 60% discount on company books
• 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 member of the disability confident scheme. 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. All DK employees are required to attend the office a minimum of three days a week.

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

*Subject to certain criteria being met.

A bout 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: 281580