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Hand2mind is seeking a Vice President of Publisher Services to lead the management of custom solutions for B2B clients, driving revenue growth and ensuring excellent client relationships.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing new business opportunities, managing client relationships, leading a team in providing exceptional client service, and executing B2B RFPs.

Skills: Candidates must possess strong executive management experience, analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of 5 years in executive management focused on business development and sales, ideally within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Compensation: $225000 / Annually

About hand2mind:

We bring learning to life! Trusted by teachers for more than 55+ years, hand2mind creates engaging, classroom-tested materials that empower children to learn by doing. We are a 150-person strong, family-owned company that's been voted one of the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces for the last four consecutive years. In addition to building high-quality, hands-on learning materials for the classroom like VersaTiles® and Cuisenaire® Rods, we also develop educational toys for the home that make learning math, reading, social-emotional learning, and STEM fun and interactive. As a company, we are committed to our employee’s personal and professional development. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package, a supportive culture, and a variety of training and development opportunities. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! We hope you’ll come join our award-winning team today!

Position Description:

We are currently seeking a Vice President of Publisher Services to join our team of custom solutions experts. In this role within hand2mind’s B2B Custom Solutions and Service business unit, you will be responsible for protecting and growing existing client portfolio and identifying and securing new client opportunities aligned to our corporate strategy and capabilities. Through the management of our custom solutions account management, product development, and customer service teams, you will ensure that the unique needs and contractual obligations of our company’s top revenue producing clients are consistently exceeded.

Scope of Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Drive revenue growth through exploration and development of new business opportunities and customer acquisition or expanding product portfolio with current customer base.
• Contribute to the achievement of the business unit’s annual revenue budget by assuming lead role in the team’s successful execution of B2B RFPs from existing clients and new prospects through collaboration with our product development, supply chain, marketing, and finance teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships deep within existing client networks through the development and execution of strategic account plans, conducting technical and consultative sales support calls at client sites and via conference calls, and proactively identifying and resolving critical issues encountered by our clients and the hand2mind team.
• Working with EVP of Corporate Partnerships, negotiate client supply agreements for new customers and secure renewals of existing agreements to ensure ongoing business continuity and maintain competitive barriers to entry.
• Assume an accountable leadership role in the management of a team of industry-leading experts responsible for driving a first-class client experience that creates lasting relationships, builds competitive barriers to entry, and meets or exceeds our company’s contractual performance obligations.
• Other duties for this role will be assigned as necessary/appropriate.

Requirements/Preferences:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent executive management work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in executive management responsible for business development and sales operations activities that includes managing a team and developing operational plans and departmental budgets
• Experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment working with product structures / bills of materials
• Above average mathematical and analytical skillset
• High proficiency working in a computer environment and various software technology
• Microsoft Office or Google Suite experience with intermediate level Excel skills

Ideal attributes:

• Thirst for knowledge and a curiosity to learn through instruction and independent research
• Enjoy servicing external and internal customers
• Driven to successful outcomes with a sense of urgency, creativity in problem solving, and high attention to detail
• Strong prioritization and time management skills with ability to pivot as client needs change
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers at multiple organizational levels
• Desire to lead and develop team members

We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.

Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.

Compensation Range: Up to $225,000 annual salary – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: years of experience, skill set or location. Total compensation includes profit sharing bonus potential, 401k matching, and a variety of other benefits (details can be found here). 

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