Author Account Manager

Kendall Hunt Publishing•Dubuque, IA

3d•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. Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing? Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community. When you work at Kendall Hunt you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose amongst our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. www.kendallhunt.com

Requirements

A top performer that's used to going above and beyond the minimum expectations
Competitive, highly organized, and self-driven
Comfortable and disciplined enough to work from your home office
Someone who has "been there" bringing sales experience from any industry that will translate into success with us
Holds a Bachelor's Degree
Valid driver's license
Bachelor's degree

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