De Gruyter Brill is a global leader in humanities publishing and beyond. Headquartered in Berlin (Germany) and the second largest office in Leiden (The Netherlands), De Gruyter Brill publishes over 3,500 books and 800 journals per year. A merger of the publishing houses De Gruyter and Brill, the heritage of De Gruyter Brill goes back to 1683 and 1749, respectively. Since then, De Gruyter Brill has been committed to publishing excellent scholarly works as a trusted partner of academics across disciplines.
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Germany, Netherlands, UK, Poland | Full-time | 1 January 2025
Manager Business Development (f/m/d)
We are looking for a dedicated Manager Business Development. Working closely with and reporting to the Director Business Development, you will be responsible for the analysis and reporting on business models and sales products and for briefing and training in-house departments on models and products, especially for books and digital products. This is a permanent full-time position.
Your Tasks
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Conduct analysis and reporting of business models and products, in close co-operation with Controlling and the Director Business Development
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Contribute to the development of new sales products and business models by providing insights on their performance
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Analyze pricing and discounting structures
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Research and analyze market trends and competitor activities as well as customer needs
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Work closely with Sales and Marketing to develop promotional and sales strategies for business models and products
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Collaborate with departments inside and outside of the commercial department to ensure efficient implementation
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Lead documentation of business models and support internal presentation and training
Your Profile
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Completed degree in Business Administration, Data Science or related field
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Preferably 3+ years of experience in working in academic publishing or experience in research libraries
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A solid understanding of the scholarly publishing market
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Strong data analysis skills, with experience in combining datasets, building reports and providing insights. Excellent Excel skills
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Proven organizational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
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An innovative mindset with a commercial minded attitude while keeping customers’ best interests at heart.
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Excellent communication skills in English, German language skills are desirable
We offer you
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An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
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Family-friendly working time models, flexitime and a flexible home office arrangement for a good work-life balance
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A generous vacation entitlement and special leave days
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Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
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Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
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Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties
At De Gruyter, we believe in diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities for everyone. It is our shared goal to create a workplace culture centered around inclusion and belonging.
