Database Sales Manager at Springer Nature in New York, New York

Job Description:

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. 

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Become part of a success story

In the last 3 years we have grown the database business at Springer Nature, and we want to continue with our growth story because we strongly believe in the value of our databases for researchers at universities and research institutions.

 

It requires a positive, sales driven personality to achieve the growth ambition as the sales cycles are complex and involve many stakeholders that need to be convinced of the benefits of our products. If you are such an experienced and self-motivated sales expert that loves the challenges of winning new business and are proud of each deal you win, this is your job.

 

You will join a global team of smart and dedicated Solution Specialists with a great team spirit.  Despite individual territories and revenue targets we have an emphasis on knowledge sharing and developing our sales competence with trainings that have an impact.

 

In order to grow further we urgently seeking a Solution Specialist for USA & CA, working closely with the local sales team that is mainly focusing on selling our large portfolio of journals and eBooks to the same customers.

 

Job requirements:

• Selling complex products to academic customers


• Managing and influencing multiple customer’s stakeholders including but not limited to University Libraries, Faculty Management and Senior Researchers


• Working with product managers, dedicated marketing experts and local sales

• Setting up meetings with senior key decision influencers (Professors in our case)


• Demonstrating the value of a product based on individual needs and handling objections


• Getting information on customer’s decision criteria and executing tailored activities to meet them


• Adhoc duties as needed

 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or similar; Master's degree preferred


• 3+ years of sales experience


• Experience in selling solutions to universities (software, research databases, research intelligence/analytics solutions)


• Excellent communication (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and interpersonal skills


• Applied consultative sales approach combined with presentation skills


• Self-motivated, quick learner, disciplined time management and result-driven


• Entrepreneurial mindset


• Potential domestic and international travel

 

 

 

If you are an internal applicant, please inform your line manager.

 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision


• Life and AD&D


• 401(k)


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Transit Accounts


• Tuition Assistance


• Summer Hours

 

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

 

Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities.

 

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

 

 

 

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