Freelance Sales Manager – Book Projects

Responsibilities

• Identify and independently acquire companies, brands, and service providers as collaboration partners for our premium book projects and publications
• Develop and implement a structured sales strategy – from identifying potential customers and making initial contact to closing deals
• Advise companies on tailored sponsorship, presentation, and marketing opportunities
• Manage existing clients and create new business opportunities with both existing and new customers
• Represent the publishing house at trade fairs, industry events, and networking functions
• Work closely and cooperatively with the sales team
• Report directly to the Head of Marketing & Sales

Requirements

• Solid experience in B2B sales, new-client acquisition, or in selling media, marketing, or communications services
• Ideally an existing network within the media, publishing, or book industry
• Strong negotiation and closing skills and a professional demeanor
• Self-organized, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented
• Passion for high-quality media products and a flair for premium brands
• Good command of common Office applications; experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus