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We are delighted to be working with a leading social science academic publisher who is looking to appoint an Academic Library Sales Manager to increase direct library sales of digital products and platforms, with an initial focus on the UK and later global expansion.
Joining them at a time of incredible growth for their digital offering is a very exciting role and will suit someone with a strong commercial awareness, solid knowledge of library sales and a vision of how to develop a global academic sales strategy people.
This role will require:
- Manage and cultivate relationships with library accounts through regular communications and meetings to ensure renewal of digital subscriptions and increase library sales
- Liaise with content aggregators to identify potential for direct sales with libraries
- Oversee pricing strategy
- Evaluate existing sales strategies and review existing academic accounts to design and implement growth strategies for sales completed through aggregators and direct sales
- Attend important events and conferences such as UKSG and other University days and events
- May be responsible for frontline management of 1 or 2 other employees (depending on experience)
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the academic publishing market and have strong presentation and negotiation skills. We are seeking a Publishing Sales/Account Management professional who will demonstrate passion and business acumen in the higher education and digital learning space.
This role is based in London and is based on a hybrid model, working in the office 3 days a week.
For a complete description of the position, please send your resume with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.
Deadline: Early applications may be given priority.
** Inspired Search & Selection is a publishing recruitment specialist with an equal opportunities policy. We treat all employees and applicants for employment fairly and equally regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, national origin, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability or trade union membership.
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