Account Manager, Publisher Relations

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RedShelf is an award-winning EdTech company focused on helping publishers, schools, and businesses transition effortlessly to more affordable and efficient digital textbooks and learning content. In addition to digitizing and distributing content from thousands of publishers and content providers, we offer an end-to-end software platform (our "Content Delivery System") that streamlines every step in the course material acquisition and distribution process.
We’ve become one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies because we’re a true “one-stop-shop," offering the most modern technology and unparalleled support to help our partners adapt and thrive in the digital age. 



Job Summary:

The Account Manager, Publisher Relations is responsible for contributing to the rapid acceleration of RedShelf’s market expansion by working with sales team to grow our publisher partnerships.

 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Optimizing business relationships with publishers and other content creators with the goal of providing a focused and personalized experience based on the needs and goals of our partners, while maximizing sales of RedShelf eBooks and exceeding growth targets
  • Facilitating publisher understanding of, engagement with, and reliance on RedShelf’s products and services through creative relationship building and consistent collaboration on RedShelf capabilities and opportunities
  • Optimizing publisher’s reach into the marketplace, utilizing data and services designed to help content creators compete more strategically
  • Collaborating with publishers to develop and establish new market efficiencies and digital business models

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and/or 1-3 years of experience in a related role
  • Proficient in Microsoft office with a concentration on Excel skills and a CRM software
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable developing and leading projects independently with little to no direction
  • Capable of balancing multiple priorities and deadlines while being adaptable to the changing needs of the business 

 

Other Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • Knowledge and appreciation of the advances in higher educational software, course materials, and digital publishing is a plus
  • Background and/or experience in educational technology and/or publishing
  • Comfort and/or experience in a fast paced, growing environment
  • Ideal candidate is self-sufficient and highly motivated, self-directed and possess high energy and a passion for RedShelf

Why RedShelf?

RedShelf prides itself on maintaining an informal but fast-moving, hard-working, entrepreneurial culture. Our team members are smart, innovative, and passionate about improving education through digital technology.

We offer the best of both worlds: the energy and opportunity of a rapidly-growing organization, coupled with the stability of an extensive client base, strong financial backing, and proven track record of success. In addition to a forward-thinking environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth, our team members enjoy competitive compensation and benefit packages.

RedShelf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, individuals with a disability, veterans, and others who would enrich the diversity of RedShelf are encouraged to apply.


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You'll find the RedShelf nestled in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our office is conveniently located just minutes from Magnificent Mile and the Loop and features one of the best rooftops in the neighborhood.

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