Head of Publisher Relations; Publisher Partnerships & Commercial Strategy

Head of Publisher Relations (Publisher Partnerships & Commercial Strategy)

London | Full-time, office-based
Generous salary + bonus + equity + benefits
Start: ASAP

We are exclusively partnering with a fast-growing, venture-backed book wholesaler and online bookseller operating across the UK and US.

This is a rare opportunity to lead publisher partnerships at a business modernising how books are bought, priced, stocked, and sold.

Reporting directly to the Founder, you will own publisher relationships end-to-end and play a central role in scaling trading partnerships across major publishers.

• Build and deepen relationships with leading UK and international publishers
• Negotiate commercial terms, discounts, print runs, buying volumes, and supply agreements
• Advise on buying strategy, catalogue priorities, and sales opportunities
• Act as the company’s publishing industry expert and trusted external voice
• Help shape scalable processes for publisher onboarding and partnership growth

You will bring strong publisher-facing commercial experience, ideally from trade publishing, wholesale/distribution, vendor management, or strategic partnerships.

You’ll have excellent negotiation skills, a strong network, and the confidence to operate in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment.

This is a chance to play a defining role in the next generation of book wholesale, with significant autonomy, founder-level access, and meaningful upside.

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