Business Development Lead

This is a remote position.

You will be responsible for finding, managing and closing new leads.  If you’re someone who has worked within the publishing industry or publicity space, has experience working with authors, and enjoys the process of selling, this role is for you.  

What is in it for You:

• Base + Commission 
  

• Flexible on W-2 or 1099 compensation structure
  

• 100% remote work environment
  

• Benefits for W-2 employment
  

• 2 weeks paid vacation to start
  

• 401(k)
  

• Health insurance monthly stipend
  

Responsibilities include:

• Translate PR by the Book passion for book promotion and digital expertise to potential clients
  

• Develop ongoing publisher and author relationships, turning those leads into clients
  

• Speak and/or attend publishing conferences/trade shows and writing conferences to promote PR by the Book (within the U.S)
  

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of professional sales experience in publishing or publicity
  

• Likes people and makes friends easily
  

• Positive  attitude/ team player
  

• Creative
  

• Experience with book industry, PR and book marketing
  

• Proactive problem solver that is solutions-oriented
  

• Professionally sales-trained and proven salesperson
  

• Strong interpersonal skills
  

• Current relationships with publishing companies and author organizations
  

PR by the Book is an Austin-based boutique publicity firm specializing in literary media relations and social media campaigns, publishing consultation, and publicity tours for authors/ experts.  We pride ourselves in offering a lifestyle company culture that includes a flexible schedule and virtual office. Key book genres represented include: lifestyle, health, self-improvement, business, children’s, parenting, and fiction.  A list of our current clients can be found here.