Company Description
Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.
Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.
Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer in return:
At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.
Job Description
Taylor & Francis Group, a leading global academic publishing company, is seeking a proactive Sales Support Coordinator to join our dynamic Global Corporate Sales Team. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our Journals Sales Team, providing essential support across Key Accounts and Consortia throughout the UK/EMENA region. You'll be the vital link between Sales, Customer Services, Finance, and our valued customers, working across diverse subject areas including Social Science and Humanities, Science and Technical, and Medical publishing. If you have excellent customer service experience and thrive in a fast-paced sales environment, we want to hear from you.
This is a fixed term contract opportunity until Spring 2027.
Closing date for applications: 26th June 2026.
Key Responsibilities
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Create accurate customer quotes and invoices using SAP Quote Module, managing billing across diverse revenue streams
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Respond promptly to customer correspondence via email and telephone, resolving queries related to subscriptions, Open Access, access issues, and order requests
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Produce detailed reports on journal titles, pricing information, and usage statistics
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Manage advertising opportunities for journals, including monthly invoicing, maintaining tracking spreadsheets, and liaising with customers
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Support corporate global sales by preparing quotes and invoices, providing usage reports, managing IP ranges, and resolving access queries
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce CRM for all customer interactions, transactions, and account activities
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Liaise daily with Sales Managers, Customer Services, Finance, and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery across the region
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Assist global sales process teams with invoice processing, troubleshooting, and resolving system issues
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Participate in testing new system functionality and contribute to the development of training documentation
Qualifications
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
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Strong customer service experience with a client-focused approach
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel), particularly creating and managing spreadsheets from data
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Outstanding time management and organisational skills with proven ability to work to tight deadlines
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Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial transactions
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Flexible, proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and an enquiring outlook
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Team player with a supportive and collaborative approach
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Ability to investigate and resolve complex queries using internal systems and databases
Desirable but not essential: Interest in or awareness of international cultures, additional European language skills, or publishing industry knowledge. Full training will be provided.
Additional Information
Location:
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.
Please note our Milton Park office will be relocating to Oxford city centre in late 2027 / early 2028, offering an exciting new workplace in the heart of the city.
What we offer in return:
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An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
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25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
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3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
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4 paid volunteering days each year
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Company funded single cover private medical insurance
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Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
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Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
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Pension scheme
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Life assurance, plus optical and medical care
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor.
If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact [email protected]. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.
We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers
Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/
We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.
