Acquisitions Manager - Philadelphia, PA

Great River Learning; Upper Darby (PA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational publishing seeks an Acquisitions Manager to recruit authors from colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. This remote role requires strong sales skills, initiative, and the ability to travel. Join a stable and innovative organization that values career growth and employee development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Enjoyment of campus visits.

Responsibilities

• Interview and recruit professors as authors.
• Plan and schedule meetings via email and phone.
• Follow-up with prospective and current authors.

Skills

Entrepreneurial problem-solving

Effective listening

Creative thinking

Critical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Persistence

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Imagine the fun and excitement of being an investor on Shark Tank. As an Acquisitions Manager, your job is to interview, listen for business potential, and persuade select candidates to work with your company. You will work with colleges and universities in your territory to identify opportunities, interview professors, and recruit author candidates. The territory includes Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

This is a remote role based near Philadelphia, PA, requiring 8 weeks of overnight travel each semester and previous sales experience.

In a typical week, you will...

• Proactively plan and schedule meetings via email and phone calls.
• Run meetings to interview, identify opportunities, and recruit professors as authors.
• Make the most of campus visits by making additional calls to priority contacts.
• Follow-up with prospective and current authors, maintaining notes and next steps in CRM.

Characteristics we seek...

• Initiative and independence with entrepreneurial problem-solving skills.
• Desire to learn, ask questions, and engage with diverse subjects.
• Drive to succeed and improve continuously.
• Persistence, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Effective listening, questioning, creative and critical thinking, and closing skills.
• Clear and confident communication.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in independent work and team collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree and enjoyment of campus visits.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

About Great River Learning

GRL develops engaging, media-rich textbooks for higher education, focusing on interactive content to improve learning experiences. We value passionate, driven employees committed to excellence and innovation.

Why join us?

We offer stability, career growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Our company has been around for over 75 years, with many employees advancing into leadership roles.

Applicants should send inquiries to [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.