Sales Director (UK & Europe) - Book Printing - United Kingdom At Mood Group, we are thrilled to partner with a distinguished global leader in high-end book and packaging production, renowned for their cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in the United Arab Emirates. This innovator commands a significant position within the sector, delivering exceptional quality to the world's most esteemed publishing houses. Working with this dynamic organisation opens doors to a rewarding career journey, characterised by strategic influence, global operational exposure, and the chance to shape major projects in the UK’s vibrant publishing landscape. Our client is seeking a **strategic Sales Director** to oversee and propel their London sales operations. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented team, acting as a critical commercial link between their state-of-the-art offshore manufacturing capabilities and the UK’s premier publishing houses. Your core responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies to capitalise on the organisation’s global scale, driving market expansion within the book production sector, and managing key accounts to foster long-term partnerships with Tier-1 UK publishers such as Penguin Random House, Hachette, and Usborne. Alongside overseeing team performance and growth, you will coordinate intimately with production teams in Dubai to ensure customer fulfilment aligns seamlessly with factory capacity and technical demands. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate a strong track record of achieving revenue objectives and possess a robust network within the UK publishing industry, with expertise that spans production standards and commercial print sales. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of senior sales leadership experience within the UK publishing or commercial print industry. You will have cultivated an active, high-value network of decision-makers across the trade and educational sectors, leveraging these relationships to generate new business opportunities and secure significant RFPs. A deep understanding of the UK book market's intricacies, production standards, and client expectations will be essential. Your leadership will inspire teams, develop strategic growth initiatives, and foster lasting client relationships that drive sustained revenue growth. A background illustrating successful market entry strategies, account management prowess, and an entrepreneurial mindset will set you apart as the perfect fit for this role. We invite passionate professionals with a proven history of thriving in senior sales leadership within publishing or print to apply. Highlight in your application why you are well-positioned to serve as the bridge connecting global manufacturing excellence to UK publishing giants. Share a few words on what sets you apart and why this opportunity excites you — your enthusiasm and unique perspective are essential to stand out. Take the next step in your career and become a key catalyst in this organisation’s continued global success story. www.moodgroup.co.uk #moodgroup #moodgroupjobs #sales #salesdirector #salesmanager #books #printing #publishing #commercialprint #jobsinprint