Key Account Manager (Publishing Industry)

Join the Bloomsbury Australia Team as a Full-Time Key Account Manager!

At Bloomsbury, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Key Account Manager to join our dynamic team. As an independent, creative, and innovative publisher, we bring excellence and originality —ranging from books and audiobooks to digital content—to a global audience. Join us in shaping the future of publishing while contributing to a company that values creativity, diversity, and collaboration.

We are proud to publish many of the world’s biggest authors, including Sarah J. Maas, Elizabeth Gilbert, Ann Patchett, Johann Hari, Peter Frankopan, J.K. Rowling, Katherine Rundell, and Jessie Burton.

We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and driven Key Account Manager to join our vibrant, collaborative, and high-energy team! In this role, you’ll manage sales across a diverse range of accounts, including trade, online, library, airport, and specialist accounts.

This is the perfect opportunity for an Account Manager, Sales Representative, or Key Account Executive with a passion for building strong relationships and a flair for sales. If you're someone with a vibrant personality, a can-do attitude, and a desire to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Elements of this varied role include: 

• Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key customers, maximizing sales and revenue from those accounts, and acting as a primary point of contact for their needs

• Managing the sales process from presentation of sales materials to processing and tracking of orders

• Identifying market and promotional opportunities within each account

• Driving sales in specialist and non-traditional channels, from gaming to education and more

• Providing input and feedback on market opportunities, marketing proposals, promotional plans, consumer and sales trends

To be successful in this role you will have:

•  A proven ability to think and work analytically

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• The ability to travel for in-person sales meetings

• A passion for books and publishing

• A strong work ethic and a results-oriented mindset

• Demonstrated the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience creating sales reports and/or using Bookmaster as well as an understanding of book warehousing and logistics will be highly regarded. 

What’s in it for You?

• Hybrid working arrangements (2 days in CBD office / 3 days from home)

• Supportive team environment where every day is rewarding

• Ongoing training and development to grow your skills and career

• Generous staff discounts 

• Company paid parental leave + return to work bonus

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your well-being

• Health Care allowance

• Work Anywhere option

• Wellness days, Loyalty leave

• Plus, so much more!!!

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re passionate about books, highly organised, detail-oriented, self-driven, and possess strong time and project management skills, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and covering letter to our HR Officer at [email protected], quoting ‘Key Account Manager Position’ in the subject line. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Bloomsbury is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and is opposed to unlawful discrimination, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from people seeking a career in publishing, regardless of background or identity; and we strive to create an environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, and supports well-being.