We are seeking a General Manager to manage and drive above-market domestic and global growth for one the leading educational book publishers in professional health information for physicians, nurses, specialized clinicians, and students. The GM will have responsibility for P&L running a multimillion-dollar publishing business.

 He or she will be an executive with strong leadership skills, who knows how to build dynamic and successful teams, and will fulfill the following criteria:

 Operational

• Demonstrable experience in driving above-market growth for domestic and global publishing businesses.
• Experience developing lead print and electronic products and brands.
• Decisive management style to help push forward business models, especially in the internet space.
• Ability to manage large and diverse staff of editors, marketers, and sales, production, and business professionals.
• Ability to bring in new talent where needed in a timely fashion.

Transformative

• Track record in developing transformative, innovative technologies for delivery of content and services.
• Experience with current online business models including a multi-platform, integrated marketing advertising strategy.

Customer

• Deep knowledge of sales and multi-channel distribution.
• Meaningful relationships with intermediary customer sets.
• Experience in stimulating end-user demand.

 Financial

• Resource allocation based on financial models, ROI.
• Broad portfolio management.
• Budgeting and forecasting rigor.

 Management

• Strong leader who is interested in leading by example and committed to developing talent.
• Team builder.

 Communication

• Superb communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to communicate up, laterally, and downstream.

Interested candidates should send their resumes to Kathy Berlowe, kberlowe@bertdavis.com or 212-818-4000.