Job Description:
• Drive sales and provide key account management for academic and/or special market sales
• Contribute to the success of IVP book lines and publishing initiatives
• Initiate, manage, and grow relationships with a portfolio of accounts
• Strengthen IVP’s existing customer base and prospect new leads within assigned markets
• Guide existing and new business through the sales process to grow IVP revenue
• Maintain regular outreach via phone, video calls, and other communication methods
• Sell IVP frontlist and backlist resources to assigned accounts
• Collaborate with accounts to find creative solutions using internal marketing and publicity assets
• Contribute to seasonal strategy plans with marketing, publicity, design, editorial, and other teams
• Travel to conferences and/or account visits as needed
• Attend Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years and National Staff Conference every three years, as required
• Perform all other duties as required
Requirements:
• At least two years of relevant and successful sales experience
• Typically a bachelor’s degree; relevant higher education may reduce the experience required
• Affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and interest in thoughtful Christian books
• Familiarity with churches, ministries, and special market sales is a plus
• Self-motivated with outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to maintain extensive knowledge of InterVarsity Press products, services, policies, programs, and procedures
• Prudence with confidential information
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
• Flexibility to travel up to 10–15% for conferences and sales appointments as needed
• Flexibility to attend Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years and National Staff Conference every three years
• Must agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis
Benefits:
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 403(b) matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance