Full Time Job
Client Publishing Manager
Simon & Schuster
- Paid
- Full Time
Job Description
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to Simon & Schuster: one of Australia's fastest growing book publishers and part of the ViacomCBS global family of entertainment brands. We now have a new opportunity for an experienced Client Publishing Manager based in Sydney.
Purpose of the role:
• to manage the Client Publishing business in Australia & New Zealand, maximising sales for distribution clients and profits for S&S Australia
• act as the key point of contact for all distribution client publishers and a key voice advocating for clients' lists internally
• seek out potential new client publishers, assess their profitability and negotiate contract terms
Some of the key responsibilities will include:
• the effective management of all of the client publisher' lists
• working closely with the US and UK teams to facilitate implementation of the S&S Global Distribution Strategy
• represent the company to clients, and clients to the company
• agree individual targets, strategies and priorities with each client
• work closely with the S&S Australia sales team to identify sales opportunities, either across a client list or for individual titles
• identify and pursue new client opportunities, both locally for Australia and New Zealand or as part of broader US offers
• Negotiate and agree commission rates and service levels for each new client
• Prepare contracts, reports and other documents as needed for each client
• Work closely with the S&S Australia Inventory team to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained
• Work closely with S&S Australia Finance team to ensure that profit is maximised, and the reporting internally and to clients is effective and useful
QUALIFICATIONS:
For this position you will need to be:
• Professional, self-driven, reliable, determined, collaborative and transparent
• Have a very strong grasp of detail
• Able to confidently multi-task, remain calm in the face of multiple demands and prioritise effectively
• Highly personable, with a diplomatic approach coupled with a strong ability to convince & influence others
Ideally your experience will include:
• working in client management/relationship management roles
• working in publishing or similar media business
• understanding of working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders
• proven ability to work in teams, creating a positive team culture and adding value to businesses
• experience working within a global company (preferably US-owned)
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r16xxd-18-209-63-120-42 in your application.
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Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS, is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic, and audio formats.