Acquisition Specialist - Kendall Hunt Publishing
Dubuque, IA
About the Job
Join our team at Innovative Ink Publishing, a division of Kendall Hunt Publishing, as an Acquisition Specialist in Dubuque! Immerse yourself in a thrilling role that allows you to work onsite and collaborate directly with our talented authors. It's your job to interview, listen for business potential, and select candidates to work with our company. You're the driver and decision-maker to bring authors and their ideas to life. Unlock the excitement of managing author relationships, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are amplified in the publishing world. Your passion for literature and excellent communication skills will shine as you support our authors' publishing journey.
Who Is Innovative Ink Publishing?
Innovative Ink Publishing (IIP), a division of Kendall Hunt Publishing, is a new imprint that will provide authors, both inside and outside academia, the opportunity to publish their work in a user-friendly environment.
While Kendall Hunt Publishing is primarily an academic publisher, IIP will expand its focus to provide opportunities to more niche academic disciplines and the corporate, trade, retail, and children's book markets.
Whether it's a textbook, a cookbook, or long-form fiction, we're excited to help new authors bring their passion projects to life.
Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Innovative Ink is part of a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.
When you work at Innovative Ink, you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and sense of purpose among our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. www.kendallhunt.com
Characteristics of Who IIP Looks For in an Acquisitions Specialist- You are...
- A top performer that's used to going above and beyond the minimum expectations
- Competitive, highly organized, and self-driven
- You understand the importance of a positive customer experience and what your role is in that overall experience
- Someone who holds at least a 2-year degree and have an entrepreneurial spirit and looking to be a part of a growing business
- You are a great communicator, people person, and problem solver
- You are competitive with yourself, and others around you
- Uncover new marketing venues for different segments of the business
- Desire to uncover and assist with Marketing and Social Media Strategies
- Sales experience is not necessary as long as you are coachable
Why Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job!
Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.
Kendall Hunt offers -
- Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 years
- Career Growth. Gain some great experience to be promoted to higher roles - many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
- Base hourly rate, plus commission.
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
- 15 days PTO at hire, plus paid holidays
- Scholarship and tuition reimbursement
If what we described matches your background and skills, we'd love to talk to you. Send your resume, and cover letter along with what your salary requirements are to:
An Equal Opportunity Employer