Share Email Opening Title Account Manager, Academic Insights   Description U.S. News & World Report is a digital first media company dedicated to helping consumers and business professionals make important decisions. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for more than 85 years. As a trusted authority providing empowerment and guidance that improves the quality of life for consumers and communities, U.S. News ultimately leads to better life decisions. Your role in helping us shape the future: U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills. The chosen candidate will work as part of a team within U.S. News Education assisting with a subscription-based analytics platform, Academic Insights. This platform is a data repository and visualization tool comprised of the historical and unpublished data and historical rankings behind U.S. News' Best Colleges, Best Graduate Schools, and Best Online Programs. The platform allows subscribing schools to view these data, export high-level charts and graphs, and support various offices on campus involved in competitive intelligence and benchmarking projects. In addition to the platform, the chosen candidate will be exposed to other parts of the business including marketing, finance, legal processes, and technical development. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with a strong background in B2B sales, client relations, marketing strategy, as well as exposure to working with product teams. The ideal candidate is self-motivating with an entrepreneurial attitude. Are you up to the challenge? Client Relations: Build and maintain rapport with new and existing clients through excellent service. Drive New Business: Generate leads, exceed sales and retention targets, and research the marketplace for new sources of revenue. Outreach: Build brand awareness through product demonstrations, marketing campaigns, and attending conferences. Product launch support: Work with Program Manager and cross-functional teams to update product data for each launch, including QA, communications, and fielding post-launch questions. Business Solutions: Work with the team to build this business. Translate feedback from clients into product enhancements and communicate desired enhancements to technology teams. Achieve Domain Knowledge: Understand both the platform and U.S. News' data and methodologies at a deep level.   Position Requirements You should definitely have: Has completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Has 1-3 years of sales or account management experience Has a proven ability to meet sales targets Has a rich sense of client service and support Has experience with building out marketing campaigns Has strong communication skills and collaboration skills Is detail-oriented with excellent time management skills Can work collaboratively with a team or independently, as needed Has the ability to travel to industry events and represent U.S. News It would be nice if you had: Has experience collaborating with product management teams Has experience in the education industry (experience in higher education strongly preferred) Is proficient in Excel What it’s like to work with us: Talent is our best asset! We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers. Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity Focus on fostering personal and professional growth Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training Collaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers Other Job Info: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Please note that we will not offer visa sponsorship for this role.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Number of Openings 1   About the Organization U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Tags   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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