Thursday, May 03, 2012
Collection Development Manager - MicroMarketing
Collection Development Manager - We are seeking a
Collection Development Manager to select the titles, offered each month
from publishers that are most appropriate for circulation in public
libraries. The Company: MicroMarketing
is a Connecticut-based family-owned business committed to supplying
value-added services to librarians that save them time and money. Since
1991 we’ve been exclusively a wholesaler of print, audio and video media
to public libraries throughout the United States and have built
thousands of successful relationships. Apart from the friendliest
customer service in the industry, we provide free expert monthly
collection development recommendations, free library packaging, liberal
replacement terms, free MARC records, online account management,
pre-ordering and EDI facilities and accurate free walk-to-the shelf
processing with no shipping delays. We are located in a waterfront
location in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Job Responsibilities:
MicroMarketing prepares a “sales campaign” monthly for Books, Audio
Books, and Video DVD’s and it is the responsibility of this position to
review all printed and web-based literature to select the new releases
we sell each month. Once the product is selected it is the
responsibility of this position to develop the literature that is posted
on the web and made available for e-mailing customers and prospects.
Qualifications: A successful applicant will be a confident individual
with experience in collection development in a public library or book
store. You have a love of books and can work across a wide range of
product categories including children’s and adult fiction and
non-fiction. You will have a strong work ethic and the ability to work
well with others in the office. A successful candidate will also have
strong skills in the use of MS Word, Excel, and the internet as a
research tool. Initially this is a part time position, estimating 30 hrs
per week, possibly growing into full time. Please submit your resume
to: steve@micromarketing.org.
Location:
Old Saybrook, CT, USA