Acquisitions Manager - Philadelphia, PA

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational publishing company as an Acquisitions Manager. This remote role involves engaging with colleges to recruit authors for innovative textbooks, requiring strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree. Enjoy job stability, career growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience required.
• 8 weeks of overnight travel each semester.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule meetings with college professors.
• Conduct interviews to recruit authors.
• Maintain CRM notes and follow up with authors.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Our Team as an Acquisitions Manager - Philadelphia, PA

Great River Learning (GRL) is seeking a qualified Acquisitions Manager to join our team. This remote role involves working with colleges and universities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to identify business opportunities, interview professors, and persuade potential authors to develop engaging, media-rich educational publications. The position requires 8 weeks of overnight travel each semester and previous sales experience.

Responsibilities

1. Proactively plan and schedule your week by sending emails and making calls to set meetings.
2. Conduct meetings to interview, identify opportunities, and recruit college professors as authors.
3. Utilize campus visits effectively by making additional calls to high-priority contacts or department chairs.
4. Follow up with prospective and current authors, maintaining notes and next steps in the CRM system.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Initiative-driven, independent worker with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Curious and eager to learn, ask questions, and engage with diverse subjects.
• Competitive and driven to excel and improve.
• Persistent, adaptable, and flexible in overcoming challenges.
• Excellent listener and communicator, capable of closing new business.
• Effective at managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solver who enhances customer satisfaction and streamlines processes.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively to achieve sales goals.
• Holds a bachelor's degree and enjoys spending time on college campuses.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

About Us

Great River Learning specializes in developing interactive, media-rich textbooks that cater to modern student learning preferences. We are passionate about improving higher education through innovative publishing.

Why Join Us?

• Job stability with over 75 years in business.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Interested candidates should contact [e-mail]. Kendall Hunt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.