Associate Channel Partnership Manager

Cengage Learning • California, MD

83d • $58,300 - $75,750

About The Position

Join Cengage as a Channel Partnership Manager and play a pivotal role in crafting our product management strategies. You'll drive innovation, foster positive relationships, and help us deliver world-class educational solutions!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of work experience in a software/technology or education/publishing company
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Diligent and flexible

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Visio, Project, or MindMap software
• Experience with business intelligence or analytics
• Experience driving or supporting the launch of new processes, projects, or products

Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of qualified leads to source and pursue partnerships aligning with our business goals
• Negotiate favorable business terms and establish appropriate contract terms with leadership in Product and Legal
• Coordinate contract management, renewals, and provide regular updates to collaborators
• Identify and resolve issues with current third-party content providers
• Assist in new vendor implementation efforts and collaborate with product/technology leadership on development impacts
• Contribute to the annual partnership roadmap and planning, managing critical metrics for performance
• Support point-in-time needs and resource gaps within the Product Department
• Work on high impact processes, projects, or tasks that have an immediate impact on the business
• Contribute to planning efforts within the Product Department

Benefits

• Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package
• Incentive compensation program beyond base pay range

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree