International Rights Manager
Search Press Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Rights Manager will be responsible for driving income from co-edition and subsidiary rights. This includes securing licensing deals and sales across all formats (print, digital and other) including co-edition and file/film and royalty deals.
It requires developing and managing territories to build market knowledge, foster customer relationships and maximise revenue and profitability including working with agents where appropriate.
You will manage Search Press's presence at and attend major book fairs to maximise rights opportunities and meet customers.
You will maintain comprehensive product knowledge to inform sales and commissioning decisions and ensure accurate processing of rights deals working closely with editorial, production and accounts departments.
There may be opportunities for other International Sales in addition to the Rights role.
Job Requirements
Previous experience and knowledge of rights business models and processes, including co-edition and licensing
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to think creatively to optimise third-party partnerships across cultures and languages
Willingness to travel internationally to book fairs and customer offices
Ability to travel independently or with colleagues as required
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financial models relating to licensing and co-edition deals
Adaptable approach to work
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to manage busy workloads effectively
Experience using relevant systems, or ability to quickly develop system knowledge
Ability to efficiently manage the lifecycle of rights deals
Job Responsibilities
Drive income from co-edition and subsidiary rights sales
Secure licensing deals and sales across print, digital, file/film, and royalty formats
Develop and manage international territories
Build market knowledge and foster customer relationships
Maximise revenue and profitability across territories
Work with agents where appropriate
Manage Search Press's presence at major book fairs
Attend international book fairs and customer meetings
Maintain comprehensive product knowledge
Support sales and commissioning decisions using product knowledge
Ensure accurate processing of rights deals
Work closely with editorial, production, accounts, and sales and marketing teams
Support additional international sales activity where required
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Job Overview
- Job Title: International Rights Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Crafts
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: International Rights Manager
Job: International Rights Manager
Organisation: Search Press
Postcode: TN2 3DR
How to Apply
To apply please send CV and cover letter to [email protected]
- Contact name: Charlie de la Bedoyere
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Search Press
We are a family run, Independent Publishing company operating for 55 years specialising in Arts and Crafts Publishing. We have a lovely, friendly team of 37, including a full warehouse and distribution operation. We publish around 100 new titles a year, plus a healthy backlist. We also offer distribution services to other publishers.