Contributing to the growth of assigned course areas.
Serving as the internal expert for these areas.
Establishing and maintaining a network of authors and subject matter experts.
Strategically acquiring new content assets.
Pursuing mutually beneficial partnerships and securing revisions for existing books and digital assets.
Collaborating with product marketing, sales, product managers, and content development.
Managing relationships with key partners to achieve growth and brand awareness.
Reviewing and modifying existing content to maximize profitability.
Requirements
College degree (BA/BS) required or equivalent relevant experience.
3+ years of experience in higher education publishing or related field, including editorial acquisitions/strategy (preferred) or development, sales, or marketing.
Skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to develop strategic business plans.
Experience in managing the financials of both individual products and portfolios, including creating and managing budgets, forecasting, and P&L oversight.
Familiarity with processes related to contract negotiation and author management.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively to meet business goals and objectives.