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NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER - LIBRARY DIVISION
H.B. Fenn and Company Ltd
Location: Bolton, ON
Date posted: March 12, 2010
Direct link to this posting: posting_id=1543
Job description: H.B. Fenn and Company Ltd., one of the largest Canadian owned Book Publisher - Distributor, has an opening for a highly organized and dynamic professional to assume the position of National Accounts Manager - Library Division. The position will be based out of Bolton, Ontario.
This sales position, involves the selling of publishers’ front list and back list titles to Libraries, Library Wholesalers, the Educational Market and the Academic Market. The successful applicant will have:
• A love of books and reading
• A related university degree
• 3-5 years related experience in sales
• Experience in the publishing industry
• Valid drivers’ licence and reliable vehicle
This position also requires attention to detail, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a professional attitude.
If you are interested in the above position, please forward a copy of your resume to:
Human Resources @ (905) 951-6601 or email: hr@hbfenn.com
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls or agencies please.
Print Production Coordinator
SpiceBox Product Development
Location: Vancouver
Deadline for applicants: March 30, 2010
Date posted: March 09, 2010
Direct link to this posting: posting_id=1542
Job description: Location: Richmond, BC, Canada
SpiceBox is an innovative packager of books, gifts and stationery with penetration into major Canadian and US retail chains. We are currently in a growth phase and are in need of dynamic individuals to add to our team.
Position:
Print Production Coordinator –We are seeking self-motivated individuals to join our product development team. The position will be responsible for sourcing printers and coordinating the production and delivery of print jobs to our customers. The successful candidates will have at least 3-5 years experience in the field of publishing or packaging.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of print production process
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software and QuarkXpress
- Ability to work in a Mac or PC environment
- Good organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Good negotiation skills
Core Responsibilities:
- Liaise with printers, monitoring production and delivery status of orders
- Creating and reviewing print specifications for various print jobs
- Awarding orders and expediting and resolving production problems
- Acquiring/negotiating quotations from suppliers
- Compare and review samples and production dummies against specifications and art files
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Contact:
Please email cover letter and résumé to careers@spicebox.ca
Partners Program Lead, CNIB Library
CNIB
Location: Toronto
Deadline for applicants: April 5, 2010
Date posted: March 05, 2010
Direct link to this posting: posting_id=1541
Job description: CNIB provides community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. With 900 employees and 10,000 volunteers working out of offices across the country, CNIB serves thousands of Canadians of all ages. For more information, please visit www.cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.
Date: March 5, 2010
Job Title: Partners Program Lead, CNIB Library
Term: Full-time (new)
Location & Summary: Toronto, ON
In covering a broad range of duties this position will design and deliver training and strategic marketing for the CNIB Library Partners Program. Responsibilities include developing models and providing training to Partner libraries. The Partners Program allows for local library access to specialized formats that are usable by people with print disabilities.
Essential Duties entail (but not limited to):
• Create, develop, revise, facilitate, and deliver training tools and a targeted marketing plan related to the Partners Program, for internal and external audiences.
• Conduct specialized training programs for Partner library staff in person, via teleconference, web conference, or for smaller segments of the user groups supported by using content management and social media platforms.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with public library staff.
• Mentor Partners Program staff on project initiatives.
• Monitor the project budget and participate in planning for the area.
• Act as an information expert to provide prompt and accurate responses to requests and inquiries about programs and services and general information from Partners.
• Present at conferences and exhibit at library trade shows to highlight the Partners Program, and monitor opportunities to promote accessible, equitable library service.
Qualifications: (Education, Training, Experience)
• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).
• Minimum four years related satisfactory experience.
• Proven track record successfully implementing, managing, and presenting change, and dynamically promoting new products and programs.
• Experience with print disabilities, special education, accessible service, or access technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French.
• Proven track record in project management, and proactive in initiating multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrated excellent level skills in writing, marketing, training, and presenting.
• Current with evolving e-book options and marketing initiatives, and accomplished in representing corporate interests and requirements.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Flexible, dynamic, and results-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships.
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Closing Date for Applications: April 5, 2010
Please Send The Application To: library@cnib.ca
Please send cover letter and resume, and mention how you learned of this position. Although we thank you for your interest, we would appreciate no phone calls please.
We thank all applicants for their interest in CNIB, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CNIB: vision health. vision hope.
National Account Manager
John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited
Deadline for applicants: March 19, 2010
Date posted: March 02, 2010
Direct link to this posting: posting_id=1540
Job description:
POSITION: National Account Manager (Costco, Mass & Independents – Eastern Canada) – 9 month contract
DEPARTMENT: Sales & Marketing, P/T Division
REPORTS TO: VP, Sales & Marketing
DUTIES:
National Account Management
- Perform regular account calls presenting new product, promotions, and backlist opportunities
- Invest co-op and marketing development funds to leverage major promotional opportunities
-Analyze sell-through and collect competitive and industry information related to the national chain
-Disseminate competitive intelligence and results of analysis in an effort to facilitate better business decision-making.
EXPENSE MANAGEMENT:
-Manage co-op budgets for national account
-Offer input to channel and consumer marketing on lead title and series’ marketing investments
-Use T&E dollars carefully with an eye to maximize benefit to the sales organization
LIASE WITH INTERNATIONAL COUNTERPARTS:
-Share best practices with international counterparts in an effort to better develop Wiley’s Global Trade business
-Attend conferences and explore international sales opportunities
INTERNAL LEADERSHIP:
-Communicate frequently with support departments in order that they understand and meet the needs of our key customers
-Keep marketing and editorial apprised of competitor activity in order to learn from their successes and failures
-Take a leadership role in sales conference and publication board meetings
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Post-secondary degree
-3-5 years previous account management experience, preferably within a publishing environment
-Previous successful sales experience
-Knowledge of general business practices with an emphasis on sales and marketing
Proficient with technology
SKILLS:
-Extraordinary verbal and written communication skills
-Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
-Strong negotiating skills
-Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and decision making skills
APPLICATIONS TO: Maryann Joseph; mjoseph@wiley.com
DEADLINE: March 19, 2010
Publicity Manager
Robert Rose Inc.
Location: Toronto
Deadline for applicants: March 15th, 2010
Date posted: March 01, 2010
Direct link to this posting: posting_id=1539
Job description: Robert Rose is a fast growing company that specializes in publishing cookbooks and health titles. The individual in this newly created position will develop, manage and oversee publicity activities in Canada, US, UK and Australia. It will also include updating and managing our website content once our site launches in June 2010.
You will have an integral role in the development of all publicity and promotion campaigns.
Major responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee promotion and publicity campaigns for our new releases (Spring & Fall) in a wide range of markets
- Create increased awareness for our titles through ongoing publicity programs
- prepare all press materials
- participate in the positioning of all new and potential editorial projects
- increase and enhance media coverage for our titles in television, radio and print outlets
- identify, develop and expand on line publicity and marketing strategies
Qualifications:
- Experience in publishing or a related industry
- Highly developed organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects in multiple time zones simultaneously
- The ability to identify both new and existing opportunities for maximum results while keeping a close eye on costs
- Publicity experience in other countries outside North America an asset
- An ability to think creatively, learn on the job and be truly hands on
- The skill and affability to cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with authors and the media
- Experience in developing and executing web strategies an asset
- The skills to manage a team of free lancers is essential
- Highly developed and creative writing skills are required
- Very well-developed computer and online skills
Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton
Please send your resume to Bob Dees, President at: rdees@robertrose.ca
Applications will be accepted until March 12th, 2010.
Permissions Manager, Creative Services Division
Oxford University Press
Location: Don Mills, ON
Deadline for applicants: 15 March 2010
Date posted: February 26, 2010
Direct link to this posting: posting_id=1538
Job description: Oxford University Press has an immediate opening for a Permissions Manger. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage the workload of one in-house permissions coordinator and assign work to freelance permissions researchers, and to oneself
• Upon receipt of literary and photo permissions log from developmental editor, seek and secure permissions for literary pieces and photos as per OUP’s standard requests, pass high-res image files to production coordinator
• Work within established budgets and schedules
• Liaise regularly with production coordinators and developmental editorial and to ensure a timely delivery of files, permissions, and end-of-book credits
• Maintain reports of all communication regarding requests, follow up and costs
• Keep track of use of royalty-free and OUP-owned images
The successful candidate must have excellent administrative, organizational, research, and managerial skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects in a timely manner. Experience handling permissions, as well as office computer skills (word, excel, adobe acrobat), are required.
Interested applicants should forward their résumé and cover letter by March 15 to:
Human Resources Coordinator
Oxford University Press Canada
8 Sampson Mews, Suite 204
Don Mills, ON
M3C 0H5
Email: human.resources.ca@oup.com
Fax: 416-441-9472
Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE – ALTERNATE MARKETS
H.B. Fenn and Company Ltd.
Location: Bolton, ON
Date posted: February 26, 2010
Direct link to this posting: posting_id=1536
Job description: H.B. Fenn and Company Ltd., one of the largest Canadian owned Book Publisher - Distributor, has an opening for a dynamic professional to assume the position of Sales Representative – Alternate Markets. The position will be based out of Bolton, Ontario.
This sales position is responsible for the sales of non-traditional book accounts including the Hardware Channel, National Retail support and new business. The successful applicant will have:
• A love of books and reading
• Sales experience in the publishing industry (hardware sales preferred)
• Familiarity with planogram management and key account services
• Ability to adapt to a wide range of public and private software applications
• French language skills would be an asset
• A related university degree
• 3-5 years related experience in sales
• valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
This position will also require occasional travel.
If you are interested in the above position, please forward a copy of your resume to:
Human Resources @ (905) 951-6601 or email: hr@hbfenn.com
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls or agencies please.
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