Martin Higgins
About Martin Higgins
Martin Higgins is the Retail Director at Penguin Random House UK in London, with over 25 years of experience in the publishing industry.
Current Role at Penguin Random House UK
Martin Higgins currently serves as the Retail Director at Penguin Random House UK. Based in London, he oversees retail operations for one of the leading publishers in the industry. In this role, he is responsible for spearheading retail strategies and ensuring the company's products reach a broad audience. His rich experience in the publishing field significantly contributes to his ability to manage retail operations effectively.
Previous Experience at Penguin Books Ltd
Prior to his current role, Martin Higgins was the UK Adult Sales Director at Penguin Books Ltd. He held this position from 2015 to 2017, also based in London. During his tenure, he oversaw sales strategies for adult books, enhancing market reach and sales growth. This role allowed him to refine his skills in leading sales teams and strategy formulation within the publishing industry.
Roles at Ebury Publishing and Transworld Publishers
Martin Higgins' career includes significant roles at Ebury Publishing and Transworld Publishers. From 2011 to 2015, he was the UK Sales & Development Director at Ebury Publishing, and from 2006 to 2011, he served as the UK Sales Director at Transworld Publishers. Earlier, from 2001 to 2005, he was the Key Account Manager at Transworld Publishers. These roles primarily focused on sales strategies, account management, and business development within the UK market.
Early Career and Sales Experience
Martin Higgins began his career in the publishing industry as a Bookseller at Athena Bookshop in London from 1992 to 1995. He then moved on to Virgin Publishing, working as a London Sales Representative from 1995 to 1997. These early roles involved direct customer interaction and provided him with a solid foundation in sales and customer service within the retail book market.
Educational Background
Martin Higgins studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he pursued a degree in Government & History. He completed his studies with a 2:1 classification, from 1989 to 1992. This academic background provided him with analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of historical and governmental contexts, which have been beneficial throughout his career in the publishing industry.