Sales & Distribution Coordinator, Publications

Hauser & Wirth is one of the world’s leading commercial galleries for Modern and Contemporary art with locations across the UK, USA, Europe and Asia. Based in London, we are looking for a Sales & Distribution Coordinator.

This role will actively support Hauser & Wirth Publishers in the delivery and expansion of our book presence across internal gallery and bookstore locations, alongside the external distribution of our titles in museums and bookstores globally. Communicating with our bookstore managers and distribution partners across multiple regions, it is essential that you are comfortable talking to people at all levels. With responsibility for coordinating stock movements and purchase orders across the gallery, you will have a commercial outlook and experience managing multiple projects at the same time.

The position will suit someone able to work as part of a small team but also willing to use their initiative, with good communication and organization skills, an ability to work well under pressure, and excellent attention to detail.

Reports to: Associate Director, Sales & Distribution, Publications

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Liaise with external distributors on new title information, stock reports, invoice processing, relevant events and exhibitions participation to support sales of HWP titles.

• Coordinate printer splits, stock movements, and inventory across all HW locations, including our external warehouses and distributors, for both HWP books and Ursula magazine.

• Communicate with key stakeholders on tracking and stock availability.

• Manage and maintain Hauser & Wirth’s ecommerce site, including the uploading of new book listings and coordinating of product photography.

• Ensure accurate data management across the backlist and analyze ecommerce stockholding to manage replenishments as needed.

• Work closely with our HW Bookstore Managers in New York and Zurich to assist with purchasing new titles and current stocklist management from external wholesalers and distributors in a timely & cost-efficient manner.

• Act as key point of contact for all HW gallery front desk teams, assisting with book displays, Shopify setups and book purchases.

• Produce monthly and ad hoc sales and inventory reports for key stakeholders, covering internal and external revenue streams.

• Organize the production and delivery of both B2B and B2C HWP marketing collateral, such as our seasonal catalogue and in store POS.

• Develop displays and promotions for both instore and online sales channels.

• Assist in arrangements for HWP presence at bookfairs and art fairs.

Skills/Competencies Required:

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, including previous publishing sales, operations or logistics experience.

• Inventory and stock management experience (an advantage).

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Shopify or other e-commerce platforms (an advantage).

Soft Skills

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Proactive and confident in taking on new tasks.

• Resilient and solution focussed.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel to Hauser & Wirth bookstore locations.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday.

Please submit your resume by email only to: londonjobs@hauserwirth.com