Publishing Account Manager Jobs in Cary, NC

A Publishing Account Manager serves as the primary point of contact for authors and literary agencies in the publishing industry. They are responsible for overseeing the entire publishing process, from manuscript acquisition to production, marketing, and sales. Their duties often include negotiating contracts, managing schedules, and coordinating with editors, designers, and marketers to ensure the successful publication and promotion of books. They must monitor market trends and customer feedback to help strategize future releases and adjust current marketing plans.

An excellent Publishing Account Manager should possess strong communication and negotiation skills, an understanding of the publishing process, and an ability to build and maintain relationships with authors, suppliers, and other industry professionals. A degree in business, management, marketing, or a similar field is usually required, but strong experience within the publishing industry may sometimes be considered in lieu of formal education. Prior roles that could lead to a position as a Publishing Account Manager could include Literary Agent, Editorial Assistant, or Book Marketing Specialist. A background in sales or marketing could also be beneficial.

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Federal Civilian Account Executive

  • Cary, NC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 17 hours ago

Working with appropriate internal SAS support teams to assemble and generate information including but not limited to white papers, RFx/solicitation responses and other demonstration documents to shape...

Account Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description We are: Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and...

Federal Government Account Executive National Security

  • Cary, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 9 days ago

Working with appropriate internal SAS support teams to assemble and generate information including but not limited to white papers, RFx/solicitation responses and other demonstration documents to shape...

Account Executive, Risk - DC/MD/VA

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

This position is responsible for developing account plans for new and/or existing accounts. Prospects new customers and new business at existing customers and close full solution sales to...

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Senior Account Manager, K-12, Rosetta Stone

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Account Manager for our Rosetta Stone team. Rosetta Stone has been the leading language...

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Account Executive - Strategic Enterprise

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Company Description Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is...

Strategic Enterprise Account Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Company Description Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is...

Demographic Data for Cary, NC

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Salary for Publishing Account Manager Jobs in Cary, NC

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Publishing Account Managers in Cary, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.1%
Master's Degree
22.9%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
High School or GED
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Publishing Account Managers in Cary, NC
2-4 years
33.1%
1-2 years
28.9%
None
16.1%
10+ years
8.3%
4-6 years
8.2%
Less than 1 year
5.3%


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