Expert Acquisition Partner – Tech Publishing

August 27

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Packt

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Education • AI • Software Development

Packt is a global technical learning content provider, founded in Birmingham, UK. The company offers a wide array of resources including books, e-books, audiobooks, and video courses, catering to IT professionals who seek to gain expertise in emerging technologies or enhance their skills in established tools. Packt's portfolio covers various topics such as machine learning, cybersecurity, and web development, featuring contributions from groundbreaking authors. Additionally, they provide an AI Assistant as part of their digital books and have a commitment to supporting open-source projects through their royalty scheme.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2004

📚 Education

📋 Description

• Packt is a leading publisher of technical learning content, publishing books on new and emerging tech. • Role overview: Freelance outreach professional to attract and engage high-status tech experts for publishing and learning products. • Apex acquisition role focused on founders, lead engineers, established authors, and respected thought leaders. • Collaborate closely with internal teams to shape outreach strategy and lead expert engagement efforts. • Strategically identify and engage respected tech thought leaders. • Ensure a consistent focus on high-calibre, influential individuals with potential for outsized reach. • Develop and pitch publishing opportunities that align with experts' brand and career goals. • Convert warm leads into active author conversations. • Leverage personal networks across US, UK, and Europe for targeted outreach. • Provide evidence of impact: signed authors, active discussions, published names.

🎯 Requirements

• A seasoned professional with 10+ years in publishing, elearning, or tech business development. • Strong network and reputation among industry experts and communities. • Proven experience in converting top of funnel experts into content creators or partners. • Confident communicator with a consultative approach.

🏖️ Benefits

• Freelance (minimum 12 months) • Flexible hours, remote-first