Acquisition Editor - ELT (Editorial)
Be responsible for planning, development, and management of the ELT content.
• Achieve revenue targets of the editorial department and help the company to achieve over-all sales targets through such means as creating products, supplementary materials, sharing of industry information and competitive market intelligence
• Create 3 year product plan, profit and loss sheets, budgets for product creation looking at the viability of each project
• Commission authors/content writers to create materials as per the product and custom plan
• Maintain and be responsible for schedules
• Participate in the product development process by providing marketing evaluation and feedback, inputs from users
• Interface with clients with adequate product knowledge, editorial process flows, and timelines
• Generate new leads, anticipate changes in the market, understand product needs and initiate ne
Post Graduate degree, M. Phil in English/ELT
• Minimum of five years experience in publishing
• Ability to judge editorial excellence
• Excellent editing skills
• Ability to conceive and prepare strategy/business plans
Last Date to Apply:
21 Sep, 2010
Assistant /Associate Commissioning Editor –Higher Education(Life Sciences) (Editorial)
To commission and publish a portfolio of distinctive textbooks and innovative media products in Pearson Education’s well-established Engineering, Science and Mathematics (ESM), Busines Economics and General Management textbook programme and Competitive Guides (CG). You will be responsible for managing a significant product portfolio and the development of new books and electronic media publishing in established areas of the list. You will develop a clear understanding of the ESM, B&E and competitive Guides markets while building strong relationships with Sales, Marketing and Product Development in order to harness all of Pearson Education’s expertise.
Should have Bachelor’s or master’s degree in the following subjects:
ESM- BE (Civil/Mechanical) or a Master in Sciences ,
B&E – BBA/B.COM and MBA
CG - Civil Service Exam/MBA-CAT GMAT
1) Minimum of two years in publishing/allied fields.
2) Ability to work on own initiative.
3) Ability to judge editorial excellence.
4) Good telephone manners
5) Excellent editing skills.
6) Word processing & spreadsheet skills.
Last Date to Apply:
21 Sep, 2010
Customer Service Executive (Customer Service & Operations)
The person would be responsible for Import procurement, interaction with other Pearson counterparts (e.g.: US / UK), handle inquiries, billing & report analysis.
1. Graduate with excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
2. A comfortable working knowledge of MS Office packages.
3. Good typing speed.
4. Ability to work in teams and strong interpersonal skills.
Last Date to Apply:
21 Sep, 2010
Development Editor - ELT (Editorial)
Job Profile
1. Undertake development of course materials that will augment the teaching–learning process; repurpose existing content as per market needs.
2. Conduct reviews, review analyses, and competition analyses.
3. Work with SMEs/authors to develop the material according to the planned concept, ensuring that the style guide and manuscript-preparation requirements are understood and followed.
4. Manage freelance editors and illustrators by providing guidelines to them, checking their work, and ensuring that the set quality standards and schedules are met.
5. Develop art manuscripts, comment on the layout design, and create cover briefs in collaboration with the author and the art/design department.
6. Evaluate, make recommendations on, and participate in the continuous improvement of course materials and outcomes.
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• A postgraduate degree or an M.Phil. in English/ELT
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Experience in ELT publishing desirable, but not essential
Last Date to Apply:
21 Sep, 2010
Marketing Manager (School) (Marketing)
• Responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Evaluates customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implements marketing plan changes as needed. Oversees all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities
• Develops annual marketing plan in conjunction with sales department, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus on meeting organizational objectives.
• To manage the Marketing Department Budget. Delivery of all marketing activity within agreed budget.
• Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers.
• Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities. Use sales forecasting and strategic planning
• 4-6 years of sales experience in the marketing industry.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
Willingness to travel and work in a team of professionals.
Last Date to Apply:
21 Sep, 2010
Product Manager - SAT 10 (Sales)
Product Manager SAT 10 will be responsible for the generation and development of new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be a consummate and credible sales professional selling sophisticated assessment test to schools. The role is focused purely on new business and is suited to people who can exploit their exceptional sales skills with effective and successful results.
Main duties of the post:
Develop new business relationships and maintain existing relationships
Actively and successfully manage the sales process: lead generation; credentials pitch; asking questions; solution pitch; negotiation; close.
A thorough understanding of marketing objectives including their Return On Investment (ROI) objectives
Understand product specifications and own product value
Liaison with teams internally and in the US for support and adaptation
Lead the launch process with materials and plans (with support from the team)
Manage post test process of scanning, s
An ideal candidate will be some one who is a MBA with 8- 10 years of experience. Someone who is driven and highly motivated professional with a proven record of success in the B2B selling and has capability to work across teams and functions.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:
Proven success in your sales ability and demonstrable full knowledge of the sales process
Confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’
Strong client management skills
Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities
Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail
Ability to cope with competing demands and to priorities task
Strong communication skills in all forms.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
A positive attitude to dealing with people.
Last Date to Apply:
21 Sep, 2010
Royalty Analyst (Rights & Contracts)
• Interaction with other teams: Pearson Shared operations Group (US), PT Group (US).
• Analyzing royalty information
• Extracting and inputting information into royalty accounting system
• Timely production of royalty statements
Graduate & above with 0-3 years work experience.
• Accounting, Analytical & Organizational Skills
• PC Proficient /Microsoft Word & Excel/Outlook
• Some Access or Business Objects knowledge helpful
• Ability to write Sequel (SQL) queries a plus
• Effective English Language skills – oral, written and comprehension
• SAP Experience helpful not mandatory
Last Date to Apply:
21 Sep, 2010
Sales Executive (Higher Education and PTG) (Sales)
1. To promote Higher Education & PTG books in colleges and
corporations in his assigned
territory.
2. To manage distributors assigned to him
3. Responsible for adoptions and sales
4. To find publishing leads
5. Regular visits in the retail channel
MBA with Good communication skills. 2-3 years work experience. Relationship building skills
Last Date to Apply:
21 Sep, 2010
Sales Executive: School (Sales)
1. Adoption of school books in his territory
2. Work closely with BOS of colleges in his territory for enhancing adoption base
3. Achieve sales targets
4. Service distributors. Collect orders and payments on time. Resolve distributors’ issues in consultation with Area Sales Manager/Senior Sales Executive.
5. Ensure availability and visibility of school books in the retail channel in his territory
6. Grow existing market by maximizing adoptions and develop new markets. Enhance market share across disciplines
7. Generate good publishing leads for both national and regional curriculum requirements
8. Help promotion department to update company’s database on regular basis
9. Submit weekly report on time.
10. Feedback on new markets and competitor activities.
11. Update CAMP on promotion stock and make new adoptions on CAMP regularly.
12. Feedback/ Suggestions on new reprints
MBA
Good communication skills
2-3 years work experience/ Fresher will also do
Relationship building skills
Last Date to Apply:
21 Sep, 2010