Key Account Manager Trade

Quarto creates inspiring books for adults and children published across the globe. As Key Account Manager you will play a pivotal role in maximising UK sales and contributing to our success.

Permanent

From £38k per year

Monday 7 th September 2026

This is a full-time role of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09.30am to 5.30pm, with time outside of these hours required on occasions. We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our London office and two working from home.

As a Key Account Manager, you will the first point of contact for some of the UK’s major accounts, responsible for managing all parts of their business needs and requirements, and to proactively grow sales and profitability.

• Maintain and develop relationships with designated key accounts
• Oversee all sales activities for designated accounts
• Develop and implement strategies and initiatives to achieve market growth, capitalising on opportunities, and addressing any underperformance
• Negotiate terms and discounts, and work closely with campaigns team to align any promotional activity
• Provide regular reporting and analysis of key account performance for stakeholders
• Provide market insights, competitor feedback and recommendations for editorial
• Provide insight and information to support the decision-making in acquisitions and print forecast process
• To attend key trade shows and events as required

You will have a strong track record in UK trade sales, with at least 2 to 3 years experience at executive level, as well as demonstrating a confident understanding of this role.

• Communicate proactively
• Negotiate effectively and understand budgets and P&Ls
• Deliver strong commercial outcomes
• Build relationships (internal and external)
• Think outside the box
• Organise workload independently and against deadlines
• Use your attention to detail to maintain high standards of service

A supportive, open environment with development opportunities, as well as the following benefits:

• 25 days paid holiday per year (increasing up to 30 days per year), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days.
• Cultural appreciation day (to honour a cultural holiday which is significant to you, separate to your holiday entitlement)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts on selected shops, retailers, and restaurants
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Summer hours
• Active social and diversity committees
• Excellent and welcoming office facilities in a fantastic location

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for the vacancy.

We employ individuals based on their abilities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, belief, age, or sexual orientation.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we aim to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for disabled people. Therefore, we encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may require during your interview process. Please note, you only need to disclose information that you are comfortable sharing in order for us to accommodate your request.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for interview. We will keep applications on file for 6 months should a suitable vacancy arise. If you’d rather we didn’t, please let us know with your application.