Ingram Content Group

book publishing

BusinessDevelopmentManager

$97–123k La Vergne, Tennessee, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Business Development Manager at Ingram Content Group. Skills: Business Development, sales, client relationships, partnerships, strategy. Drives growth for Covered, Ingram's forthcoming platform connecting publishers with booksellers, libraries, and influencers through digital catalogs and DRCs.. Builds and nurtures client relationships, cultivates long-term partnerships, and shapes go-to-market strategy.”

What You'll Achieve.

Meets or exceeds new account growth targets; Develops reporting that measures opportunities, growth potential, and flywheel impact; Identifies potential new opportunities that promote long-term growth and business health

Industry & Context.

book publishing
Problems you'll solve

translates market feedback into meaningful improvements to the service, positioning, and messaging.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree, 5 years experience in sales and/or business development in book publishing or digital services

Nice to Have

Proven B2B business development, Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting and selling services, Deep knowledge of the book industry ecosystem

What You'll Do.

Drives growth for Covered

Ingram's forthcoming platform connecting publishers with booksellers

and influencers through digital catalogs and DRCs.

Builds and nurtures client relationships

cultivates long-term partnerships

and shapes go-to-market strategy.

Leads client advisory groups and education initiatives

translates market feedback into meaningful improvements to the service

and commercial strategy to strengthen Covered's market position.

Partners with management to oversee and execute new business development strategy

Meets or exceeds new account growth targets

Develops and drives the value proposition of Covered via sales and service initiatives

Develops reporting that measures opportunities

Identifies potential new opportunities that promote long-term growth and business health

Engages new customers at industry events or through targeted campaigns

partnering with other Ingram client teams to promote the Covered service and actively seek feedback

Prepares and conducts presentations and education for internal stakeholders and external clients

Serves as conduit for all large business development queries

including following up on leads

Pursues and executes strategies to enter new markets

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partners with management to oversee and execute new business development strategy; partnering with other Ingram client teams to promote the Covered service and actively seek feedback; Prepares and conducts presentations and education for internal stakeholders and external clients

Communication Scope

Prepares and conducts presentations and education for internal stakeholders and external clients

Full Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join ourIngram Data Services team. The Business Development Manager drives growth for Covered, Ingram's forthcoming platform connecting publishers with booksellers, libraries, and influencers through digital catalogs and DRCs. This role builds and nurtures client relationships, cultivates long-term partnerships, and shapes go-to-market strategy. Leading client advisory groups and education initiatives, the Business Development Manager translates market feedback into meaningful improvements to the service, positioning, and messaging. The role also informs pricing, business models, and commercial strategy to strengthen Covered's market position. Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree * 5 years experience in sales and/or business development in book publishing or digital services Preferred Qualifications: * Proven B2B business development * Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting and selling services * Deep knowledge of the book industry ecosystem Key Responsibilities: * Partners with management to oversee and execute new business development strategy * Meets or exceeds new account growth targets * Develops and drives the value proposition of Covered via sales and service initiatives * Develops reporting that measures opportunities, growth potential, and flywheel impact * Identifies potential new opportunities that promote long-term growth and business health * Engages new customers at industry events or through targeted campaigns, partnering with othe

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