Director/Sr. Director Publisher Services

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Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

This newly created S&S Publisher Services role will be responsible for supporting new and established relationships with independent publishers from a range of categories and emerging verticals. The Director/Senior Director will also oversee and develop new tools, reports, and other offerings or services to support unique sales and distribution needs within these emerging verticals. They will be instrumental in identifying and developing new client partnerships as well as expanding existing ones. This role will be an integral part of the Publisher Services Division and work closely with division leadership, sales, operations, finance, customer service, and warehouse teams to grow distribution revenues, improve efficiencies, and support a growing roster of client publishers across all categories.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development for S&S Publisher Services in key growth verticals. Business development efforts could include attending industry events, conventions and conferences, and meeting with prospective or existing clients in person on a regular basis.
• Develop a strong knowledge of consumer and industry trends, as well as market and economic factors that impact client business.
• Collaborate and coordinate with all internal departments in support of publisher's daily needs, including but not limited to sales, warehouse teams, production, finance, and operations.
• Manage at least one Client Manager, with responsibility for all clients on their roster.
• Provide strategic guidance to directly managed or indirectly managed clients on market trends, publishing best practices, B2B and B2C marketing opportunities, supply chain management, and other operationally critical elements of the publishing process.
• Host sales development and channel specific strategic meetings on behalf of clients.
• Provide detailed publisher, category, and title specific sales and market analysis as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years' experience in client management, or sales and marketing, in the book publishing industry.
• Must have exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills and the ability to translate ideas into clear, high-impact communications.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• A passion for and or experience in books is strongly preferred.
  
  

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Job Details

Job Family Sales Operations Management

Job Function Business Development

Pay Type Salary

Employment Indicator Regular

Hiring Min Rate 100,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 130,000 USD

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