VP of the Publisher's Speakers Division

This is a Full Time Job

Are you at the top of your game with proven results?

The world's premier lecture agency has a unique opportunity for you. Greater Talent Network exclusively represents celebrity speakers including best-selling authors, distinguished politicians, business and management experts, award-winning journalists, and entertainment icons. We are currently expanding one of our divisions and are looking to hire a Manager who can maximize, with possible expansion an already productive sales team. We are looking for an individual who take their drive to succeed and apply it to a lucrative business career. If you thrive in a high energy, fast-paced intellectual environment, it's time to get in touch with us.

Perfect Applicant:
• Talks literature, immersed in current events, international affairs, politics. Voracious reader a must
• Understanding of publishing & meeting industry
• An excellent communicator, savvy negotiator with an extremely professional phone & in person presence
• Has experience developing, presenting and CLOSING deals
• Has met sales goals with 3+ years proven sales experience
• Exhibits the utmost diplomacy and grace under fire
Ability to train, direct, and support sales staff; establish territories, goals and quotas
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to support and motivate others
• Can-Do person-follows up and reports on successes and failures
• Strong work ethic, desire to work in entrepreneurial environment
• Experience in Publishing & understanding of inner workings of major publishing focus
• Contacts in the corporate, library, or other niche literary marketplaces
• Extremely detail oriented and big picture focused
• Excellent problem solving and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to be resourceful are imperative
• Great initiative with the ability to demonstrate strong judgment, professionalism and poise
• Web & marketing understanding