Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Theology, or a related field for General Manager; Bachelor's or Master’s degree for Associate General Manager., 10+ years of experience managing a high-performing team for General Manager; 5+ years for Associate General Manager., Deep understanding of the Catholic faith and teaching is essential., Strong skills in sales, marketing, and business development, with proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite..

Key responsabilities:

Manage the team responsible for parish products, including product development and enhancement.

Lead and supervise staff, recruit new talent, and support team members' professional development.

Develop and execute product plans and revenue growth strategies based on market research.

Achieve sales goals through a comprehensive B2B sales strategy and by refreshing backlist products.

Job description

As a General Manager/Associate General Manager, you are responsible for managing the team behind our parish products. This includes the development of new products and product lines, maintaining and enhancing backlist titles, achieving annual sales plans, and management of the team. You will propose and implement growth plans to continue to serve Ascension’s customers and fulfill our mission through parish programs and resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute product plans. Develop a strong product plan finding areas of growth and opportunities in the parish markets for programs and resources. Ensure backlist products are continually refreshed based on customer feedback. Manage the contract process to acquire new licenses for publication and support existing ones—network with authors and presenters for new opportunities.

Lead the team. Lead, manage, and supervise the staff as well as recruit new talent and build relationships with our current talent. Lead a team of editors, designers, product managers, and marketers, to make data-driven decisions within a fast-paced environment to ensure that team goals are met. Nurture, empower, and support the personal and professional development of team members.

Achieve the sales goals. Develop a revenue growth plan based on market research that addresses market size, consumer needs, product gaps, and new product categories. Implement a comprehensive B2B sales strategy to parishes and dioceses. Consolidating and repackaging backlist products to make product lines easier to sell and build upon future product offerings.

Requirements

To be considered for the General Manager-level position, you must have a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Theology, or a related field and 10+ years managing a high-performing team.

To be considered for the Associate General Manager-level position, you must have either a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Theology, or a related field and 5+ years managing a high-performing team.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES:

A deep understanding of the Catholic faith and teaching.
Experience in the development and growth of product lines based on market gaps.
Experience managing profit and loss statements, budgets, and forecasting.
Familiarity with the publishing industry is preferred.
Strong capability in sales, marketing, and business development.
Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
The ability to travel to Ascension’s headquarters in Pennsylvania is required.
Exemplifying and living Ascension’s core values of humility, passion, and integrity is required.

Benefits