Oyivo Publishing Recruits Manager, Author Relations

Employment Nigeria 01-Jan-1970 NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,

Oyivo Publishing ( a division of Vertical Optimization, LLC.) is a leading provider of digital content for learning, educational and religious institutions. Our flagship product, Oyivo SchoolBook [TM], replaces the stock of paper-based textbook with a reliable, portable digital tablet device that includes a variety of textbooks, learning aids and multimedia learning tools, all at a very affordable price point. We assist new authors to develop and publish their textbooks and manu-scripts worldwide. In addition, our highly portable alternative energy devices (Oyivo SunTrap [TM]) provide inexhaustible auxiliary power for virtually every handheld device (phone, tablet, e-reader, etc) on the market today, ensuring that battery failures are a thing of the past.
As we expand our footprint in Nigeria, We are looking for outstanding leaders to help us transform education in Nigeria.
We have the following open position:

Job Title: Manager, Author Relations

Job Location: Lagos

Code: 00132013

Nigeria Group Operations
Favour Plaza, 7 Akinsanya Street Off Ogunnusi Road, Ojodu

Job Description:

Oyivo is hiring for a Manger (Author Relations) position that will be responsible for developing and managing all acquisition procedures, planning and procurement for Oyivo Schoolbooks.
The Author Relations Manager will report directly to the Country Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

Locate, screen and acquire rights from publishers and agents for distribution of content
Manage contract renewal/termination for new and existing vendors and agreements
Manage project budgets and schedules and oversee all aspects of product development
Market research and analysis for pricing of Oyivo Schoolbook content
Negotiate with content vendors and close e-book distribution contracts
Provide guidance for procurement of goods/services
Build effective working relationships with supply partners
Explore and test new acquisition channels
Develop marketing programs that attract publisher acquisition

Requirements:

Masters Degree in Law
Minimum of 5 years work experience in content acquisition and publishing
Contract negotiation experience for e-books/digital content a plus
Knowledge of content marketing and acquisition
Data vendor relationship management a plus
Exposure to contract law
Strong negotiation skills and experience in reviewing complex contracts
Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging and aggressive environment
Proven ability to close deals

Method Of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Note:
Candidates who do not attach a cover letter will automatically be disqualified.

Application Closes on: 1st September, 2013

Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed

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