School Specialty Planning & Student Development a leader in educational publishing is looking for a dynamic, experienced, professional publishing executive.  Responsibilities include: managing a staff of Product Managers to achieve top-line growth through new product acquisition and delivery for both digital and print products.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience, a full benefits package, and the opportunity to have a positive impact on the future of children’s education.

School Specialty Planning & Student Development develops, markets, sells, and produces products for the educational market. Our exciting and innovative product lines teach students the importance of time management, goal setting, and character development. In addition we offer product lines on anti-bullying and college prep. We are proud of the mark we are making on the future and invite you to come and join in on the excitement!

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s Degree.  Advanced degree a plus

·         Minimum 8-10 years experience in a product management leadership role for a successful publishing, software, or Internet company

·         Proven track record managing product life cycles, creating business plans and product specs

·         Excellent analytic, strategic, conceptual, communication (oral & written), persuasion and presentation skills

·         Experience in education market is preferred

To apply, please email resume and cover letter with salary expectations to email: careers.psd@schoolspecialty.com or mail to: School Specialty Planning & Student Development, Attn: Human Resources, 2000 Kentucky St, Bellingham, WA 98229.  Please reference “Director-Product Management” when applying. 

No phone calls please. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Only applicants selected to interview will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer