Strategic Sales Leader — Publishing & Special Markets

Paramount; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Paramount Skydance Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager of Special Sales for on-site roles in New York or Los Angeles. You will drive revenue growth across non-traditional and special markets for a diverse catalog of children’s and adult titles, building strategic accounts and identifying new channels to monetize IP.

You will lead cross-functional teams to develop programs, forecast sales, and negotiate agreements that maximize profitability while expanding market reach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in publishing sales, with emphasis on special markets or business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales strategy and revenue growth in special markets, alternative channels, and non-traditional retail while owning the annual sales and financial targets.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans across children’s and adult titles, brands, and IP.
• Find, develop, and close new business with customers and partners across specialty, corporate, promotional, direct-to-retail, direct-to-consumer, subscription, entertainment, hospitality, and other emerging channels.
• Build deep relationships with existing and prospective accounts and tailor programs to drive incremental revenue.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to expand reach and profitability of the publishing portfolio.
• Collaborate with Editorial, Marketing, Creative, Production, Finance, and Legal to develop viable programs and products.
• Develop forecasts, budgets, and business plans; monitor performance and adjust strategies.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements while protecting brand equity.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic accounts

Revenue growth

Business development

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Paramount Skydance Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager of Special Sales for on-site roles in New York or Los Angeles. You will drive revenue growth across non-traditional and special markets for a diverse catalog of children’s and adult titles, building strategic accounts and identifying new channels to monetize IP.

You will lead cross-functional teams to develop programs, forecast sales, and negotiate agreements that maximize profitability while expanding market reach.