Content Sales Manager, French Language (9 month contract)

Job Summary

Position: Content Sales Manager, Global French (French‑speakingcountries)

Duration: 7 months with a possible 2‑month extension, starting July2026.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quebec Content Sales specialist to meet budget objectives in that territory.
• Connect French, Belgian, Swiss, and Quebec customers with new eBook and audiobook offerings.
• Stay informed on the latest releases and upcoming titles in the markets and secure appropriate placement across storefronts, apps, and marketing materials.
• Utilize reporting tools to inform title placement and identify opportunities for ad‑hoc initiatives.
• Support the launch of new lines of business and execute promotions and marketing campaigns with publishers and retail partners.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Brand & PR, and Publisher Relations to capture and promote content‑selling opportunities.
• Coordinate with Customer Care, Product, and Business Development to keep all stakeholders informed about the content story in the assigned territories.
• Work with Product, Analytics, Business Development, Retail Partners, Publisher Operations, and Vendor Management to maximise sales and analyse market share growth opportunities.
• Create periodic sales performance analyses and use findings to refine strategy.

Qualifications

• Passion for bookselling and e‑commerce, backed by experience in book retail, publishing, or related digital roles.
• Deep knowledge of the French book and digital publishing market with an understanding of global cultures.
• Native French (written, spoken, reading) is required; fluent English (written, spoken, reading) is required.
• Strong data‑analytics skills – proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Customer‑first focus and ability to build cross‑functional relationships remotely across multiple countries.
• Experience working across cultures.

Nice to Have

• Interest or experience in project management and experience using tools such as ClickUp.
• Experience managing people, including interns and work‑study students.
• Excellent communication skills and discretion in choosing the appropriate communication channel.
• Strong organisational skills, autonomy, and calmness under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Perks

• Remote‑working environment.
• Free Kobo device and weekly free eBook or audiobook.
• Weekly Kobo Spark sessions.

About Rakuten Kobo

Rakuten Kobo is a global digital bookseller that provides readers with more than 6million eBooks and audiobooks across 190 countries. The company focuses on innovative e‑reading experiences and is dedicated to making reading lives better for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request. All information related to accommodation needs will be handled confidentially.