tom blacker

key account manager

About

Experienced sales and marketing professional with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. Skilled in account management, attention to detail, event management, market research and business management. Graduated from University of Leicester BA Hons, 2011 and University of Gloucestershire - Certificate in Management Studies, 2017.

Country

united kingdom

City

churchdown

Industry

publishing

Skill

publishing, editing, management, advertising, social media, research, marketing communications, editorial, public speaking, english, publications, social media marketing, copywriting, books, microsoft excel, event management, market research, marketing, analysis, blogging, business strategy, marketing strategy, strategic planning, music

Experience

marketing and production executive

ipr events london ltd

2012-1 - 2012-10 · 10 mos

* IPR License * Currently working on a launch of an online platform for exchanging rights. IPR Connections * Research, organisation production and sales of events in the fields of patents, infrastructure and more.

marketing, publicity and editorial assistant

random house

2011-7 - 2011-12 · 6 mos

Assisting project managers and directors in close attention to detail work in editing and screening texts; as well as publicity and marketing campaign work. In the publicity department I was to deal with a large scale of books for media partners for new material. Communication skills, working to tight deadlines and time management skills whilst also using methodical organisation processes were improved to a high level.

work experience placement

legend press

2011-4 - 2011-4 · 1 mo

Two weeks work experience at an independent book publishers in The City, London. My tasks were on manuscripts from prospective authors and offering opinions upon them, researching and marketing new books, stock checking and administration.

editorial and marketing work experience

ashgate publishing ltd

2010-6 - 2010-7 · 2 mos

* Publishing experience for the Gower Publishing across a range of work, including marketing and editorial departments at Farnham offices, Surrey. * Attended, met and added input into editorial meetings with authors. * Proofread and checked publishing information on the Filemaker software database. * Created author and editor contracts, sent contracts out and worked on administering signed contracts. * Chased up writing deadlines for authors and created detailed spreadsheets based on responses. * Took charge of entire press campaigns and e-campaigns for new titles. * Utilised Photoshop software to create attractive website buttons for offers and promotions. * Obtained book reviews by journal and magazine book review editors, Amazon reviewers and well known industry-specific reviewers.

international business development manager

perendale publishers limited

2017-6 - 2018-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

key account manager

archant

2018-7 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

marketing and sales and directories co-ordinator

perendale publishers limited

2012-10 - 2017-6 · 4 yrs 9 mos

International key account management for the two magazines, and various supporting platforms as well as managing the annual 'International Milling Directory'. Also, I develop Perendale's products and services in all EMEA markets with a current focus on Turkey and CIS (Russian-speaking regions). Major projects: International Aquafeed magazine, Milling and Grain magazine and The International Milling Directory. I also regularly attend international exhibitions and conferences as a media partner.