Marketing Manager, Journals

SAGE Publications, a leading academic and professional publisher of books, journals, and electronic media, located in Thousand Oaks, California, with offices in London, India, and Singapore, is currently seeking a Marketing Manager, Journals.  The role of the Marketing Manager is to plan and implement effective marketing strategies for journals, with an emphasis on circulation growth and retention.  The Marketing Manager works closely with and supports the efforts of both the Circulation and Editorial staff.


Responsibilities:
~Responsible for creating and implementing specific marketing plans for selected titles in assigned disciplines/markets
~ Review and revise plans monthly to ensure original plans are being followed, and to adjust marketing spend and activities
~ Plan and execute direct marketing efforts, within budget
~ Budget and forecast sales of assigned products and expenses on an annual and quarterly basis
~ Provide input and constructive suggestions, and ideas to editorial staff on sales and circulations projections, product content, market placement, and product classification of proposed and established titles
~ Work closely with Editorial and Production staff to relay market needs and feedback, suggested product improvements, and timing requirements for forthcoming titles
~ Ensure quality writing, editing, and proofing of all promotional copy for all titles in assigned disciplines/markets.
~ Travel to and represent company at 3-6+ conventions each year
~ Arrange and host special events, as needed
~ Act as representative of the company when dealing with potential or existing customers and editors

 

Qualifications:
~ Bachelor's degree preferred
~ 2-4+ years proven experience in publishing or marketing
~ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
~ Excellent written and oral communication skills
~ Superior planning and organizational skills
~ Proven project/product management experience preferred

Qualified candidates kindly apply online at www.sagepublications.com/careers.  No calls please.