Business Development Manager for Open Science, Americas

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realise their individual potential.

We are currently expanding our US sales team and are looking to add an Open Research Sales Managers. Reporting to the Director of Open Research for the Americas, your primary responsibility is to protect and grow our Open Research/Open Science revenue in the Americas and to be an advocate for Taylor & Francis Group’s expanding Open Research programs and initiatives.

We are a leader in Open Research agreement workflow and this role will be a key element in elevating T&F by hosting workflow webinar or events, getting involved in receiving feedback from our customers and Product team and ensuring our customer-focused development of our  Open Research sales tools.

 

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving Open Research Revenue through engagement with key prospects within the America’s market
• Determining customers and developing sustainable plans to satisfy their needs
• Growing Open Research revenue by understanding the marketing and identifying new products and services; understanding different Open Research options, services and platforms and how they map to customer and business needs
• Working with other internal groups/stakeholders to develop infrastructure, as needed
• Building relationships with key institutions, funders, and research centers to build protect revenue with a specific focus on new business
• Partnering with Open Research Sales Support alongside other teams to ensure workflow and reporting requirements are met; ensuring customers are satisfied with agreed infrastructure and processes
• Teaming with our Academic Sales division on new agreements entailing Open Research element with the support of the director; providing support key renewals and new agreements working with Research Analytics Department on publication data, analysis of business model options and proposal writing
• Growing new Open Research revenue from non-traditional academic customers, i.e. NGOs, think-tanks and research centers; creating relationships with key contacts and exploring commercial partnerships
• Engaging with stakeholders externally to promote Taylor & Francis Group’s position in the Open Research community through conferences and presentation opportunities; supporting colleagues internally with Open Research expertise across the business 

• Significant experience working in a publishing sales environment, with an understanding of the role of business development and lead generation for long-term success
• Considerable knowledge of the Open Science/Research space; funding organizations, the academic publishing industry, and the wider scholarly eco-system
• Familiarity with key business models and customer needs
• Excellent networking skills to keep internal stakeholders involved in all areas of planning, as well as building external relationships for a strong commercial pipeline
• Ability to influence, drive for results and establish a clear agenda for their function
• Strong ability to appropriately communicate both upstream and downstream within the organization, and externally with key customers
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively, with awareness of when to make use of the wider infrastructure around them
• Target driven approach and the skills to manage and deliver on sales plans and targets
• A knowledge/understanding of the research funding landscape would also be advantageous

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary
• Ample paid time off
• Sick time
• Medical & vision benefits
• Volunteering days per year
• Day off for your birthday
• 401(k) match
• Flexible working schedule
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development
• annual salary range $95-105k

You must have the right to work and live in the United States and be located in on the  East Coast to ensure the most overlap of hours to work with UK colleagues

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

 

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.