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Director, Distribution Center
Third-party distribution center seeks a Director who will have responsibility for the administration and development of a publishing warehouse, digital distribution, shipping, billing, returns processing, and customer service operation.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of strategic plans that will enhance the services offered by the Distribution Center and ensure the financial health of the Distribution Center and its clients.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to add new clients to the Distribution Center.
- Explore new services that the Distribution Center might offer in order to attract and retain clients.
- Keep abreast of new technologies and ensure that operating systems are managed.
- Develop a management structure that ensures effective communication and fulfillment of Distribution Center goals.
- Train and direct staff in new initiatives that add value to client operations and ensure their financial security.
- Develop revenue and expense budgets for the Distribution Center and work to ensure that these are achieved or exceeded.
- Develop and maintain relationships with client publishers.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record as a manager and a leader in a large operation.
- Record of success overseeing a publishing distribution operation.
- Knowledge of all book publishing functions, including systems, finance, warehousing, and production.
- Strong financial, analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills.
- Ability to travel as needed to visit clients, attend conferences, etc.
- Proven ability to work with multiple clients and deliver high-quality services.
- Experience working with the digital delivery of content.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the technologies that support publishing.
- Understanding of the current issues facing publishers.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building qualities.
Scott Lubeck
Executive Vice President / President, Executive Consulting Services
slubeck@bertdavis.com[single.php]