Sponsoring Editor/Senior Sponsoring Editor - Biology - (US-IA-Dubuque - 52099)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:99724585
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The McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services, and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education, Standard & Poor's and Business Week.    McGraw-Hill Education addresses virtually every aspect of the education market from pre-K through professional learning. Using traditional materials, online learning and multimedia tools, we empower the growth of teachers, professionals and students of all ages. Our technical innovations are changing the way people learn, with e-books, online tutoring, customized course Web sites and subscription services. We are also a leading provider of reference and trade publishing for the medical, business, engineering and other professions.    McGraw-Hill Higher Education, (MHHE) is a leading provider of print and electronic materials serving the college market, publishing instructional materials including textbooks, lab manuals, study guides, testing materials, software, and multimedia products. Responsible for the acquisition, development, and publication of books and other instructor support materials. Accountable for achieving editorial quality and profitability for each title published under her/his sponsorship. Specific duties and requirements include negotiating contracts with authors for new and revised works; creating new publishing opportunities; working with authors to produce high quality manuscripts that serve the needs of the instructors; preparing and proposing to editorial management a formal written plan for each title published which include P&L statements, schedules, market dynamics and strategy for success. A successful Sponsoring Editor for Biology will work with all appropriate company personnel to guide the timely and profitable publication of completed manuscripts; supervise the training and job performance of development staff; work with senior editorial management to develop short term and long term goals for the publishing program; and maintain and strengthen working relationships with authors through frequent contact.  Bachelor's degree Minimum of three years relevant experience - in acquisitions, sales, or marketing Successful publishing sales experience Excellent analytical, financial and communication skills Proficient level experience with MS Office, MS Windows and the web.