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University of Alabama is Hiring an eBook Publishing Sales Specialist PT - 522549 Near Tuscaloosa, AL

eBook Publishing Sales Specialist PT - 522549

  • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
  • Academic Affairs
  • Retail/Sales/Customer Service
  • Regular Part-time (Benefits eligible)
  • Temporary Part-time (No benefits)
  • Closing at: May 13 2024 at 22:55 CDT
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Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $23.37 - Midpoint: $29.23 (Hourly N7)

Department/Organization: 200801 - University Press

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm

Job Summary: The eBook Publishing Sales Specialist PT studies existing and emerging, domestic and global, retail and library eBook distribution channels and their underlying business models on a part-time basis. Assess which channels benefit UA Press discovery, revenue, and prestige. Create a cohesive and actionable plan for each UA Press book distribution including a combination of distribution channels. Analyze pricing models in use today and set recommended pricing grid. Review outcomes and adjust distribution strategies as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of sales, marketing, or book publishing experience; OR master's degree and some sales, marketing, or book publishing experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Humanities or Social Sciences and at least ten (10) years of relevant experience. Deep historical knowledge of the developments in retail book distribution, specifically ebooks in the retail (Amazon and B&N) and library markets. Knowledge and practical experience in intellectual property, rights, and permissions related to scholarly and trade publishing, print and ebooks. Occasional travel. Excellent organizational skills; detail oriented; ability to establish priorities and achieve goals; ability to manage a process from design to completion; ability to analyze and solve problems; ability to initiate and adapt to change; strong oral and written communication; ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative setting. Competence in basic computer skills including standard suites of office software (Word, Excel, Outlook), the ability to master rights and sales software used at UA Press, and software required for remote work.

Skills and Knowledge: Not only some knowledge of the ebook and intellectual property fields at this moment in time but as they have evolved over the past 10-15 years, especially since the introduction of the first popular ebook reader in 2007.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$69k-95k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/05/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/20/2024

WEBSITE

ovpred.ua.edu

HEADQUARTERS

TUSCALOOSA, AL

SIZE

3,000 - 7,500

FOUNDED

1831

CEO

KEVIN STEVENS

REVENUE

$500M - $1B

INDUSTRY

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