Author Account Manager

Kendall Hunt Publishing • Dubuque, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Kendall Hunt Publishing as an Author Account Manager in Dubuque! Immerse yourself in a thrilling role that allows you to work onsite and collaborate directly with our talented authors. Unlock the excitement of managing author relationships, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are amplified in the publishing world. Your passion for literature and your excellent communication skills will shine as you support our authors on their publishing journey. Must be available to work onsite in Dubuque, Iowa.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Competitive, highly organized, and self-driven
• Comfortable and disciplined enough to work from your home office
• Sales experience from any industry that will translate into success with us

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and relationships with assigned authors, including up-selling to existing authors to maximize sales
• Travel to visit assigned authors or attend conventions to promote Kendall Hunt products
• Initiate and manage revision and reprint process for assigned authors
• Coordinate contracts and production process for revisions
• Create schedules and communicates with authors to keep them on schedule
• Generate leads for outside sales through bookstore contacts and author referrals
• Proactively work to gain referrals for other potential authors and adopters
• Implement successful sales strategies to increase sales and profits on assigned accounts

Benefits

• Base hourly rate, plus commission
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance, short term and long term disability
• Generous company match on 401(k) plan
• Profit sharing
• 15 days PTO at hire
• Paid holidays
• Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level