Gareth Pottle
About Gareth Pottle
Gareth Pottle is the Online Sales and Stock Manager at Penguin Random House in London, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in the publishing industry.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Gareth Pottle is currently serving as the Online Sales and Stock Manager at Penguin Random House in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he collaborates closely with the publicity and marketing departments to enhance communication with Amazon. He is also the main point of contact for all Vendor Central queries within the company.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Before his current position, Gareth Pottle worked as the Key Account Manager - Online Physical at Penguin Random House from 2014 to 2017. During this time, he managed relationships and collaborated with various stakeholders to support the company's online physical sales efforts.
Experience at Transworld Publishers Limited
Gareth Pottle's tenure at TRANSWORLD PUBLISHERS LIMITED included roles such as Transworld Key Account Manager (2006-2014) and Expert Brand Manager (2001-2006). His duties involved managing key accounts and fostering brand development, contributing to the growth and success of the organization during his eight years there.
Educational Background
Gareth Pottle has an extensive educational background. He studied at West Herts College, achieving CPCAB Counselling Levels 1-3 from 2018 to 2021. He also attended Birkbeck, University of London, obtaining a qualification in Public Relations/Media Studies from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he studied Law at the College of Law Guldford (1989-1990) and the University of East Anglia, where he earned his degree from 1986 to 1989.
Early Career
Gareth Pottle began his career as a Manager at Blackwell's Bookshops from 1991 to 1996. He then moved on to work as a Sales Representative at Book Representation & Distribution Ltd from 1996 to 2000. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in sales and management within the book industry.