Sales Professional(s) of the Year
The shortlist for the Sales Professional(s) of the Year category at the 2025 FutureBook Awards
Winner
UK Sales Team, Igloo Books
Igloo Books
Outstanding UK sales team driving £1m growth through innovation, diversification, and strategic leadership in a challenging, competitive market.
Firstly, thank you to the Bookseller for organising this fantastic event. It was an honour to be recognised by the industry we are all so passionate about, and to win the Sales Professional(s) of the year award means a lot. We would also like to congratulate all of the other nominees, it was evident we have some exceptional talent across the industry which puts us in good stead for the future.Leon Slawson, UK Sales Director
Shortlist
Melissa Chevin
The Irish Pages Press
Sales and Marketing Lead who transformed a small independent press into a global success through strategic, values-driven, culture-shifting campaigns.
I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured to be shortlisted for Sales Professional of the Year at the FutureBook Awards. To be recognised by respected voices from across the book trade is incredibly meaningful. At The Irish Pages Press, our mission has always been to publish with purpose, amplifying marginalised voices and championing independent, ethical publishing —and this nomination celebrates that commitment as much as my role in driving it forward. Congratulations to my fellow shortlisted candidates; it’s my privilege to be alongside you.
Alice Corrigan
Sales & marketing director
Hungry Tomato
Sales leader who transformed children’s non-fiction publishing through global growth, innovation, and a 90% year-on-year sales increase.
I’m thrilled to be shortlisted for Sales Professional of the Year. Children’s books are vital to a child’s learning and development and I love to be a small part of that. The award is a huge step in recognising the hard work sales professionals do to get the books into readers hands.
UK Sales Team, Igloo Books
Igloo Books
Outstanding UK sales team driving £1m growth through innovation, diversification, and strategic leadership in a challenging, competitive market.
It is an honour to have the hard work of our UK sales team recognised by the Bookseller in what is such a talented and competitive market.Leon Slawson, UK Sales Director
Rebecca Souster
Pan Macmillan
Dynamic audio sales specialist driving record global growth, new partnerships, and cross-department innovation in Pan Macmillan’s expanding audiobook market.
I’m really grateful to be shortlisted for Salesperson of the Year. It’s a lovely surprise and a reflection of the support and encouragement I’ve had from my team since working at Pan Macmillan.
