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Product Manager - Essay Area
On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 26 days ago
201 open roles
Overview
Job details
Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Grupo Planeta doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 2+ years of experience
Junior-level role.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Growing professionally alongside a team of experts, where everyone contributes and where there is a great working atmosphere.
- Permanent contract and full-time hours.
- Development opportunities through our training and internal talent plans.
- Exclusive discounts and promotions (training, publishing labels, Casa del Libro, etc.).
- A comprehensive package of social benefits (flexible compensation, medical insurance, transportation, etc.).
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.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing.
- High knowledge of Excel and other Office suite tools. Knowledge of PowerBI and Canva.
Nice to have
- Analytical vision.
- Proactive and flexible attitude.
- Autonomy, initiative, and ease of working in a team.
- Organizational, planning, and management skills.
- Passion for culture.
The role
From the Editorial division of Grupo Planeta, specifically for our Marketing and Communication team in the Essay area, we are hiring a Product Manager.
The Essay area covers the Ariel, Crítica, and Península imprints. A person interested in themes of History, scientific outreach, social sciences, humanities, and politics. We are looking for a profile that possesses analytical skills, enjoys working in a team, and has a special sensitivity toward culture and books.
What you'll do
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, your main functions will be:
- Design and implementation of marketing plans (launching new releases and backlist campaigns): definition of off-line strategy (advertising, POS, consumer promotions...) and on-line strategy (web and social media), preparation of briefings, and contact with suppliers and agencies.
- Coordination with editors, the communication department, the digital department, and trade marketing.
- Creation of content for on-line campaigns.
- Writing of commercial newsletters and preparation of presentations for the sales network.
- Analysis of sales and profitability.
- Support in the preparation of the budget and operating accounts.
- Preparation of information for the sales network. Sales analysis and stock management.
Grupo Planeta
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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
- Website
- planeta.es
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.
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