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Bookstore Sales Agent - Central Zone

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 9 Nov)

Grupo Planeta

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
Experience: 5+ years
Driving licence: Required
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Requirements

What we're looking for

From 5 years of experience, in a similar position.
Previous experience in commercial tasks, preferably in the book market.
Ability to manage, organize, plan, attend to, and perform administrative tasks; a good level of office software skills is required.
Proactivity, customer orientation, and goal-oriented work.
Organized, dynamic person with initiative.
Good availability (our clients' commercial hours) and for traveling.
A driver's license is required.
Interest in reading and/or the cultural sector.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The chance to belong to a team of experts, where everyone contributes and where there is a very good working atmosphere.
Permanent contract and full-time hours.
Exclusive discounts and promotions for our employees (masters and postgraduate studies, publishing imprints, collectibles...)
An attractive social benefits package through the flexible remuneration plan that includes: transport card, restaurant card, nursery voucher, medical insurance, etc.

The role

From the Editorial division of Grupo Planeta, we are looking for a Bookstore Sales Agent - Central Zone to join our Commercial Area.

In the bookstore commercial area, we represent the catalogs of the Group's various publishing houses, which comprise a wide offering covering all themes and formats, making us a benchmark provider in the market.

We are the largest commercial organization in the publishing sector in Spain and we serve clients of various types with a high degree of commercial specialization. We are part of a team committed to the promotion of reading and the growth of our publishing houses and clients.

What you'll do

Execute the commercial and promotional actions established to achieve the objectives set for the assigned clients.
Presentation of new releases, promotions, and campaigns, including the delivery of POS material.
Control and review of backlist, recent new releases, and, in general, best-selling titles to ensure their adequate presence and visibility at the point of sale.
Review and improvement of product locations on tables, gondolas, windows, etc., with the objective of obtaining the best possible exposure.
Collaboration in the coordination and execution of specific events: Book signings and presentations, and the setup of window displays and campaigns.
Manage returns
Presentation of customer and market information data to sustain and support our relationship with the client.
In the short term, acquire extensive knowledge of the editorial backlist and the assigned clients.

About Grupo Planeta

Grupo Planeta is a major Spanish media and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona. It operates across publishing, education, audiovisual production, and communication, and is one of the largest Spanish-language publishing groups in the world. The group includes well-known imprints such as Editorial Planeta, Espasa, and Ariel, and also owns a network of higher education institutions, including UNIE Universidad, EAE Business School, and the International University of Valencia (VIU). With a workforce of several thousand employees, Grupo Planeta is a significant player in the Spanish-speaking media and education landscape.

In Spain, Grupo Planeta has a strong presence in Barcelona and Madrid, with additional operations in Valencia and other cities. Its education division is a major employer of academic staff, offering roles for university lecturers, program directors, and administrative and commercial positions across its various schools and universities. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities in teaching, academic management, and corporate functions, with some roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in French and English. The company's culture is rooted in Spanish business traditions, and it provides a stable, established work environment within the media and education sectors.

Industry: Media & Publishing
Founded: 1949
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia

Good to know if you are moving

Grupo Planeta is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
The group's education division hires university lecturers and academic staff, often requiring a PhD or equivalent, and offers opportunities for international academics to teach in Spanish or English.
Some commercial and administrative roles require multilingual skills, particularly French and English, which can be an advantage for international candidates.
The company operates several universities and business schools, including EAE Business School and UNIE, which have a diverse student body and international programs.
Spain's job market for academic roles often values Spanish language proficiency, but some positions, especially in business schools, may be open to English-speaking professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are Spain's leading editorial and communications group, family-owned, that leads a broad offering serving culture, education, information and audiovisual entertainment, with a presence in more than 20 countries, connecting with 25 million people every day. All Grupo Planeta professionals and companies share principles based on people, ethics, quality and excellence at work.

We invite you to get to know us!

Additional information

If you think this is your job opportunity, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

Grupo Planeta offers equal opportunities. We are committed to treating all applications equally based on their skills, achievements, and experience, regardless of race, nationality, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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