Acquisitions Editor, Business & Management

$80,000 - $110,000/Yr

Sage - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Washington, DC

1,001-5,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

As the Acquisitions Editor for Business and Management at Sage, you will be responsible for strategically acquiring and managing new content for the Business and Management curriculum. This role involves signing new authors, managing existing projects, and ensuring that products are developed and launched effectively. You will collaborate with various departments and act as a market expert, demonstrating knowledge of course dynamics and trends. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to present at sales meetings and conferences, while also maintaining key performance indicators related to product development and list management.

Responsibilities

• Strategically fill the pipeline with new content for the Business and Management discipline.
• Sign new authors for textbook projects and recruit coauthors.
• Ensure existing projects are regularly revised on optimal schedules.
• Demonstrate knowledge of course market dynamics and competitive landscape.
• Work closely with product management, content development, marketing communications, and sales teams.
• Act as an ambassador for Sage, engaging with authors and customers through various mediums.
• Present at biannual sales meetings and travel to academic conferences and campuses.
• Provide leadership at the discipline level and ensure alignment in cross-functional work.
• Meet key performance indicators related to acquiring, developing, and launching new products.

Requirements

• At least 3-4 years of experience in book acquisition, content development, marketing, or sales, preferably in higher education textbook publishing.
• Strong presentation skills, both in-person and virtually.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education publishing.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in publishing.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching program