Founded in 2012 and recently named one of the nation’s fastest-growing private businesses by Inc. Magazine, RedShelf is a Chicago-based EdTech company helping to make education both more affordable and more effective by replacing yesterday’s pricey print publications with today’s more dynamic yet far less expensive digital content. Partnering with more than 400+ publishers and 640+ campuses nationwide, we offer leading-edge digital course materials and a seamless, end-to-end Content Delivery System for effectively distributing those materials.

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, including company stock options.

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.