Director of Business Development

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our book publishing imprint, 83 Press, as the Director of Business Development. This role is pivotal in expanding our reach, forming strategic partnerships, and building a robust pipeline of compelling book projects.

Responsibilities:

Pipeline Development & Relationship Management:

• Build and nurture a robust publishing pipeline for book projects, collaborating with authors, content creators, literary agents, and strategic partners.
• Identify emerging publishing trends and market opportunities to strategically shape our book portfolio.
• Cultivate lasting relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction, loyalty, and continued collaboration.

Product and Service Expansion:

• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and develop publishing services that align with industry demands and enrich our book project pipeline.
• Introduce innovative ideas to clients that enhance their brands and reflect current trends in the publishing world.

Revenue Generation:

• Develop and execute strategies to contribute to the growth and diversification of 83 Press’s book publishing revenue streams.
• Identify new revenue opportunities, expanding the reach of 83 Press’s book imprints and offerings.

Collaboration with Internal Teams:

• Work closely with editorial, marketing, and production teams to ensure the smooth execution of business development initiatives and successful book project delivery.
• Provide insights to inform product development and marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with market trends.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience: Five or more years in a business development role, with a preference for experience in the book publishing or content industries.
Location: Preference for candidates located at our headquarters in Birmingham, AL, but remote candidates in AL, GA, FL, LA, OH, TN, and WV will be considered.
Pipeline Management: Proven ability to strategically build and manage a robust sales B2B2C pipeline.
Relationship Building: Demonstrated success in partnership development, and building lasting client relationships.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey the value of publishing services.
Results-Driven: A results-oriented mindset with a strong track record of achieving and exceeding goals.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt strategies to the changing landscape of the publishing industry, staying informed about market trends and evolving needs.

Tagged as: publishing, book projects, relationship building