South Australian Sales Representative

Three days per week with the possibility to expand.

About the position

We are currently seeking a Sales Representative to join our close-knit team.

In this role, you will work both independently and in collaboration with other members of the Wakefield Press team to present and promote our titles (front and backlist), as well as titles from Peribo and John Reed, to existing and prospective trade customers. Wakefield Press releases around forty titles each year in quarterly instalments. Peribo releases monthly catalogues of hundreds of titles, while John Reed releases up to twenty titles every two months. The role requires you to represent all of these titles to current and prospective trade accounts, to encourage recent orders from our buyers, and to assist our trade customers with orders, queries and problems they may encounter.

This sales position will suit a self-driven, confident and highly organised individual.

While you will be based in our office in Mile End, South Australia, the role will also require you to travel to metropolitan and rural customers for sales appointments, as well as communicating with account holders by phone and email. Petrol and parking reimbursed.

Applicants must have a current and valid full Australian driver’s licence and their own vehicle to facilitate the needs of the role. Applicants must reside in South Australia.

Responsibilities include:

- Presentation and promotion of front and backlist titles with existing and prospective accounts




- Visiting existing and prospective customers to meet with buyers
- Establishing and maintaining positive customer relationships
- Reaching out to potential customers through cold calling and networking
- Resolving customer problems and complaints
- Coordinating sales efforts with other members of the Wakefield Press team
- Attending (as required) sales conferences via Zoom, etc.

Desired skills:

- An interest in books/bookselling and an understanding of publishing trends
- Experience with MYOB or similar accounting systems
- Confidence using Microsoft suite, particularly Excel
- Previous experience in customer service/sales
- Excellent communication and time management skills

To apply for the role

Please send a resume and covering letter to [email protected] with ‘Job application: [Your Name]’ in the subject line. If you have queries about the position, please feel free to send these to Maddy at the email above. Applications must be received before 5 pm on Friday 13 November. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Travel reimbursement

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mile End SA 5031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have reliable access to a personal vehicle?

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mile End SA 5031

📌 Sales Representative (Mile End)
🏢 Wakefield Press
📍 Mile End