Vice President of Marketing, Bibles Job

Employer Name: Zondervan	SpiderID: 2863240
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan	Date Posted: 8/21/2009
Wage:	Category: Executive
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
Zondervan a world leader in Christian communications and the leading Christian publishing brand is looking for a Vice President of Marketing in their Bibles Department.

The Vice President of Marketing will lead Zondervan’s Bible Marketing enterprise including, strategy and executing outstanding marketing plans that ultimately compel consumers to purchase our Bible resources.
Publishing experience is not necessary, but selected candidates must have some impressive marketing and launch experience with some well known brands.

The Responsibilities include:
• Developing innovative and effective marketing programs for translations and individual Bible resources
• Working closely with Sales to ensure fully integrated marketing/sales programs
• Foster excellence, creativity and innovation within Bible Marketing and Product Development teams
• Foster an environment that encourages employees to thrive
• Build our overall market share in Bibles resulting in more people reading the Bible
• Work closely with Bible VP/Publisher to assist in development of innovative and compelling resources
• Work effectively with Zondervan Marketing and the Internet Marketing team
• Manage expense budget effectively

To learn more about Zondervan’s Vice President of Marketing, Bibles position and to apply on-line, please visit our website at www.zondervan.com

Job Requirements:
Knowledge/Experience
• BA degree in Marketing, Sales, or Communications
• Advanced Business or Marketing degree
• Extensive experience in Marketing, including research, promotion, merchandising and packaging
• Demonstrated experience in brand building strategies
• Working knowledge of publishing industry
• Solid understanding of the Bible/Christian/church community
• Familiarity and experience with Internet marketing

Skills
• Demonstrate innovation and ability to think strategically
• Passionate desire to market Christian products and the Bible
• Aptitude to understand and work with cutting-edge technology, tools, and social networks for marketing and promoting in innovative ways.
• Ability to communicate articulately and compellingly in public speaking and writing
• Ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain strong interpersonal relationships
• Ability to mentor employees and lead effective and organized meetings
• Ability to empower team members, coach and delegate
• Ability to motivate and build consensus within a team
• Able to prioritize, manage projects, and meet deadlines
• Able to work in a stimulating environment that includes: team-work and interaction with Zondervan employees in various departments, authors, agents, publishing partners, and sales accounts.

Job Criteria:
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 5
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time: Negotiable / Other

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

Company Profile:
Zondervan is a world leader in Christian communications and the leading Christian publishing brand. We work to meet the needs of people with resources that glorify Jesus Christ and promote biblical principles.

Zondervan produces bestselling and award-winning Bibles, books, children’s products, software, audio, video, and digital products.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Vicki Harris	Company Type: Employer
Company: Zondervan

City: Grand Rapids
State: Michigan
Zip: 49530

Web Site: http://zondervancms/Cultures/en-US/