Karen Dobbs

Karen Dobbs is a seasoned sales professional in the publishing industry with extensive experience. Currently serving as the UK Sales Manager and Acting Export Sales Manager at Bloomsbury Publishing Plc since May 2022, Karen previously held the role of Sales Manager, Non-Trade at Hachette Children's Group from March to September 2021, managing key accounts and driving revenue across various publishers. Prior experience includes serving as Sales Development Manager at The Folio Society Ltd, where Karen facilitated retail sales and revenue growth, and as Rights Executive at Penguin Random House UK, focusing on domestic rights sales. Beginning a career as Associate Buyer at Book Club Associates, Karen is well-equipped with a solid educational background including a Master of Arts in Publishing from Oxford Brookes University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Queen's University.