Manager, Publisher Relations
About The Position
Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring a Manager, Publisher Relations. This role serves as the primary liaison between IngramSpark publishers and the Ingram Publisher Services (IPS) sales organization. The manager guides independent publishers and self-published authors through the distribution process, aligning their publishing programs with IPS seasonal sales cycles. This position bridges editorial, marketing, and sales perspectives within Ingram to ensure partner publishers’ titles are positioned for maximum commercial success across global trade and specialty channels. The Manager, Publisher Relations acts as both an advocate and creative consultant, advising publishers on cover design, metadata, marketing, and launch strategy, and offering informed feedback on editorial positioning and sales readiness. Through this guidance, the role helps independent voices bring well-crafted, market-ready titles to readers worldwide. Ingram Content Group connects people with content in all forms, providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, making these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. Ingram's services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or year for year related experience
- 5 years of experience in book publishing, client management, or sales (preferably in distribution or self-publishing)
- 2 years’ experience in people/project leadership or management
Nice To Haves
- Book industry experience
- Knowledge of publisher distribution processes
- Project management experience
- Strong leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary point of contact for IngramSpark publishers participating in IPS distribution programs.
- Guides publishers through onboarding, contract interpretation, and implementation of new distribution terms.
- Represents partner publisher catalogs internally at IPS sales conferences, communicating key selling points, category opportunities, and publicity highlights.
- Consults with publishers on positioning, audience development, and sales readiness, especially within genre fiction, self-publishing publishing, and POD models.
- Serves as an internal subject-matter expert on self-publishing and indie distribution, providing insight to the IPS sales team and IngramSpark publishers.
- Works with sales and client operations to meet national account order deadlines and ensure title readiness across seasonal and quarterly sales cycles.
- Facilitates terms, pricing, offers, and negotiations with IngramSpark account holders.
Benefits
- A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
- 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
- 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
- Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associates
- Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
- Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
- Company match program for United Way donations
- Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
- Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
- Casual Dress Code
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
