Publishing Account Manager Jobs
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.

- Morgan Murphy Media
- Madison, WI
- 6 days ago
- Morgan Murphy Media
- Madison, WI
- 6 days ago
Morgan Murphy Media (WISC-TV, TVW, Channel3000.com, Phase 3 Digital, and Madison Magazine) is seeking a Sales Representative to join our team selling television, interactive media, and digital...

- TicketManager
- Calabasas, CA
- 10 days ago
- TicketManager
- Calabasas, CA
- 10 days ago
Live events are fun. Concerts, sporting events, festivals….we make lifelong memories enjoying live events with friends and family. Companies spend over $600 billion each year taking clients and...
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis. Travel required; anticipated field time at least four days...
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis. Travel required; anticipated field time at least four days...
Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : BUILD ON YOUR CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE. At Ryder, our most important competitive...
Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...
Rental Sales Account Manager - $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!
- Stockton, CA
- 30+ days ago
- Stockton, CA
- 30+ days ago
Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : BUILD ON YOUR SALES CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE. At Ryder, our most important competitive...
Radio America is hiring for inside sales representatives at our Evanston and Oak Park locations. These positions involve making presentations to small business owners for their participation in...
We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every...
Senior Account Executive - Public Relations, Copywriting - NC7-183565419
- Seattle, WA
- 7 hours ago
- Seattle, WA
- 7 hours ago
Senior Account Executive - Public Relations, Copywriting - NC7-183565419 Creative Circle, LLC - Seattle, WA Posted: 4/14/2025 - Expires: 5/14/2025 Job ID: 287960422 Apply Now I have already...
Remote WorkSenior Account Executive - Public Relations, Copywriting - NC7-183565415
- Seattle, WA
- 7 hours ago
- Seattle, WA
- 7 hours ago
Our PR agency client is looking for a Senior Account Executive to assist their team!**This is a fully remote, freelance to full time role, 40 hrs per week. The role will be 6 months freelance,...
Remote WorkToppan Merrill is a global technology leader committed to simplifying the complexity of regulatory disclosure and communications. We offer the most intuitive end-to-end SaaS platform for complex...
Account Manager, Global Medical Education Do you enjoy building successful customer relationships? Would you like to deliver a sales strategy that drives growth? About the Team Elsevier is the...
Account Executive- Campus Safety Sales Alpharetta, GA, US 25 days ago Requisition ID: 1237 Salary Range: $62,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually Overview Emerald is seeking an Account Executive to...
Public Relations Assistant Account Exec Financial Services PR (NYC)
- New York, NY
- 8 hours ago
- New York, NY
- 8 hours ago
work experience with clients in the corporate and financial services B2B and B2C sector (fintech, investing, crypto, banking, and payments); already have a college degree in PR, Communications, or Journalism...
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