Author Account Manager Intern
We are looking for an Author Account Manager Intern to create long-term, trusting relationships with our authors.This role is perfect for those who are wanting to gain valuable experience in their sales career. No previous sales experience necessary! We are looking for coachable, highly motivated individuals.
Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?
As a leader in customized educational publishing solutions headquartered in Dubuque, IA, Kendall Hunt Publishing has been privately owned and operated for over 65 years. We offer high quality educational materials, services and solutions to the Higher Education Academic market. We see enormous business opportunity because we know most students don't read traditional 900-page textbooks...unless they're cramming for a test. We develop educational materials that are well designed, interactive, and in line with the educational goals of the author and, in turn, the students. Our employees are driven and passionate about excelling, learning, having fun, and making the world a better place by helping to improve the experience of both college-level students and professors. Visit our website at www.kendallhunt.com to learn more.
What Does An Author Account Manager Interns Do?
- Manage sales and relationships with assigned authors, including up-selling to existing authors to maximize sales
- Initiate and manage revision and reprint process for assigned authors
- Coordinate contracts and production process for revisions
- Create schedules and communicates with authors to keep them on schedule
- Generate leads for outside sales through bookstore contacts and author referrals
- Proactively work to gain referrals for other potential authors and adopters
Who Do We Need?
- You understand the importance of a positive customer experience and what your role is in that overall experience
- You have an entrepreneurial spirit and look at your career in terms of growing your business
- You are a great communicator, people person and problem solver
- You are competitive with yourself, and others around you
- Sales experiences is not necessary as long as you are coachable
- You are working towards a Bachelor's degree in a related field
It's More Than Just an Internship!
Come work for our family of companies that strives to be more than just a publishing company. We build more than a community here, we build a family with our employees, and our clients.
Send your resume and cover letter to:
HRDept@kendallhunt.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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