Assistant Commissioning Editor

Job Description

Company DescriptionSage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and a growing suite of library products and services. We focus on publishing impactful research and enabling robust research methodology. We produce high-quality educational resources that support instructors to prepare the citizens, policymakers, educators and researchers of the future. Sage is committed to building an inclusive organization where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, ability, gender, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, socio-economic background, or sexual orientation. To find out more, visit https://group.sagepub.com/dei.Role DescriptionWe are looking for a full-time Assistant Commissioning Editor to work in our New Delhi office, with flexibility for some remote work. The successful candidate will support the commissioning editors in developing book proposals, conducting market research. and working with authors. They will also be responsible for seeing projects through from inception to publication and will work closely with in-house departments, including editorial, production, marketing and design.Key AccountabilitiesBusiness development, and customer relationships To maintain a record of current details of relationships with the institutions and other stakeholders and identify follow-up actions when required. Responsible for differentiating and adding journals according to fit to both Sage portfolio and our Spectrum services portfolio. To upscale knowledge of emerging market trends in publishing and provide regular feedback to Sage sharing insight with a particular focus on competitor activity and overall landscape. Prepare a travel plan, as required, to cover institutions/conferences in cities across India for lead generation and keep in regular touch with editors/society both personally and through correspondence.Compliance with procedure Preparing & taking forward the Journal Summary for each journal to conduct evaluation taking into consideration a range of criteria, including the SAGE global policy, compatibility with the publishers list, unique selling points, an assessment of the editor/society, an appraisal of competing works, and projected sales. Preparing the P&L of each journal and arriving at a price that is both competitive as well as profitable. Meeting with journal editors/society to understand their proposed journals and their expectations while attending promptly to all correspondence marked to your attention or addressed to you. Acquiring approvals from all relevant departments within SAGE India and SAGE UK/US. Liaising as per requirement with different departments such as Sales, Managing, Production, Peer Review, Marketing, Customer Service, and Finance. Post acceptance of the journal, preparing SAGE proposal and sending it over to the editors/society. Negotiating the terms of contract, including subvention, etc. Issuing contracts in a timely manner and ensuring that they are signed and returned promptly. Preparing the transmittal document and sending it to the stakeholders. Ensuring that all necessary paperwork Journal Proposal form, Journal Summary, P&L, JEM Memo, SAGE Proposal, Contract, Transmittal, Cover Brief, Relevant Approval Emails, etc. is complete at the time that the manuscript is transmitted to Editorial. Ensure that the targeted number of Journals are commissioned. Assist in any other tasks that may be expected of you by your reporting Manager or by other colleagues/seniors in consultation with your reporting manager.Skills, Qualifications & ExperienceSkills Ability to develop ongoing relationships with our customers at various levels as well as with other stakeholders, as applicable. Proven business development experience. Attention to detail and accuracy and ensuring that institutions receive a quick response to all correspondence. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. Ability to work in a multicultural and collaborative environment. Confident communication and presentation skills. Good proven IT skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to use and interpret data as a basis for sound decision-making. Strong project management skills. Should possess financial acumen. Ability to source the right information through various means.Qualifications Post-Graduate qualification (Masters in disciplines covering Science, Technology or Medicine) or Graduate with equivalent demonstrable experienceExperienceEssential Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant commissioning experience with a proven track record. Familiarity with the academic market landscape Business development-related roles Negotiating contracts, building relationships, lead generation, documentation & cold-callingDesirable Knowledge of Sage journal programmes Commissioning experience in specifically journals space Experience working in an international collaborative environment,

Keyskills :
business developmentmarket researchproject managementnegotiation skillsIT skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsdata interpretationcustomer relationshipsfinancial acumen