Content Sales Manager (French Language)

TL;DR

Content Sales Manager (French Language): Connecting French, Belgian, Swiss and Quebec customers with their next favorite eBook and audiobook with an accent on tracking local performance of all content types, merchandising content across all platforms and for all products. Focus on maximizing net sales, identifying and advocating for improvements to our eCommerce experience and subscriptions program.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global is the world’s digital bookseller created by and for booklovers.

What you will do

• Manage the Quebec Content Sales specialist to reach the budget objective on this territory.
• Connect French, Belgian, Swiss and Quebec customers with their next favorite eBook and audiobook.
• Keep abreast of the latest releases and upcoming titles in the markets you’re in charge of, ensuring they find the right space within the store.
• Employ the full array of reporting tools to inform title placement and selection on site, apps, and marketing materials but also to identify opportunities to develop ad-hoc initiatives.
• Work with Publishers and Retail Partners to execute promotions and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with Kobo’s Marketing, Brand & PR and Publishers Relations team to capture and promote content-selling opportunities.

Requirements

• A passion for bookselling and ecommerce, supported by time spent in a combination of book retail, publishing, or ecommerce roles.
• A deep knowledge of the French book and digital publishing market, and an understanding of global cultures.
• Native French (written/spoken/reading) is a must.
• Fluency in English (written/spoken/reading) is required.
• Strong data analytics skills – proficiency with Excel and Power Point .
• A customer-first focus.
• An enjoyment of working remotely, coordinating with a variety of teams sitting in several different countries – and the ability to build strong, cross-functional relationships working this way.

Nice to have

• An interest in project management.
• Experience in managing people, including interns and work-study students.
• Experience with project management softwares like Click Up.
• Stellar communications skills, including a keen instinct for when to send an email, have a quick chat on Slack, have a call, or schedule a meeting.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote working environment
• 4 extra long weekends around bank holiday weekends
• Free Kobo device + free weekly eBook or audiobook
• Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions