Restructure for S&S UK sales

Simon & Schuster UK has changed the structure of its sales team, merging its adult and children's teams. The sales structure will now be split into two divisions, with one focusing on bookshop, online and digital sales, and the other targeting mass market and special sales. As part of the changes, Dominic Brendon has been promoted to sales director for bookshops, online and digital. His team will take responsibility for all sales to Waterstones, W H Smith Travel, wholesale customers, independent bookshops and Ireland, as well as online and digital accounts. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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