Marketing and Sales Director

Marketing and Sales Director

The University of Pittsburgh Press seeks a Marketing and Sales Director with a strong passion for books and their promotion and a willingness to pursue all potential outlets to sell our books in both local and global markets.

The University of Pittsburgh Press is a publisher with distinguished lists in a wide range of scholarly and cultural fields. We publish books for general readers, scholars, and students. The Press focuses on selected academic areas: Latin American studies, Russian and East European studies, Central Asian studies, composition and literacy studies, environmental studies, urban studies, Asian Studies, African Studies, the history of architecture and the built environment, and the history and philosophy of science, technology, medicine, and health ecologies. We also publish books about Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania.

Our renowned Pitt Poetry Series has garnered many prestigious awards over four decades. In addition, the Press is home to the Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize, the Donald Hall Prize for Poetry, and, in rotation with other university presses, the Cave Canem Poetry Prize. We also sponsor the prestigious Drue Heinz Literature Prize, which recognizes the finest collective works of short fiction.

Job Summary

Plans, directs, and coordinates the publication process and assists in the development of content and communication objectives. Serves as liaison with external vendors and contracted services. Ensures accuracy of all information in regards to University, state, federal, and copyright laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

The Marketing and Sales Director (MSD) manages the Marketing department of the University of Pittsburgh Press, is a member of the senior management team, and reports to the Press Director. The MSD must have relevant experience in the book publishing industry, with 5 yrs. minimum experience preferred. The MSD oversees the marketing budget, product pricing, bibliographic database, sales representatives, review media outreach, Edelweiss database, and all sales and promotional planning functions for the Press' booklist. The MSD will work to increase book sales through existing channels, while also investigating new outlets. The MSD provides feedback on potential book acquisitions, book descriptive copy, and sets publication dates. The MSD must be familiar with book industry trends and both trade and academic sales.

Physical Effort

Must be willing to travel locally to call on booksellers, meet with authors or academics to review marketing needs, and attend author publicity events including on-site product sales. Occasional travel to academic conferences may be required. Some physical labor may be required to transport books and sales materials to events.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Publication Coordinator

Job Family: Communications & Marketing

Job Sub Family: Print & Publications

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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