Product executive, Sydney

Hachette Australia

Hachette Australia is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated product executive to join the international product team to oversee the Orion and John Murray Publishing lists, including Laurence King Publishing.

Reporting to the product manager, this role will be responsible for bringing incredible authors to market including Ian Rankin, Billy Connolly, Nicole LePera, Leigh Bardugo, Brandon Sanderson and Candice Carty Williams amongst many others!

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and maintaining the integrity of all data pertaining to these lists
• Frontlist inventory management including pricing and scheduling
• Identifying and championing key titles in company meetings and conferences
• Overseeing the inclusion of all list titles and material in the monthly sales e-kits and order forms
• Liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Achieving annual budget outcomes and stock KPIs
• Effectively communicating title strategy and priorities with internal and external contacts.

Who we are looking for:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in publishing, bookselling or a complementary industry
• Strong understanding and interest in product management
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a collaborative and busy team environment
• Strong financial and commercial understanding
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office—particularly Excel
• Knowledge of Biblio and Vista information systems are an advantage
• A passion for publishing, stock management and an active interest in ideas and culture in general are all prerequisites.

What we offer:

At Hachette, our people are our greatest assets, and our benefits reflect this.In addition to 20 days annual leave per year + public holidays, we have an extensive list of benefits that include: a wide-ranging training library, development programmes including mentoring, up to 50% off book purchases, 2 community days per year to volunteer at your charity of choice, many employee networks to join, summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months!), a blend of office (3 days) and working from home(2 days) per week, mental health support and awareness with free counselling and much more!

Our commitment

Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.

Applications

All applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role to careers@hachette.com.au by the closing date of COB Friday, 30 September. Please note, due to the large volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.

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