http://careers.hmhco.com/feeds/houghton-mifflin-boston-jobs/ Custom RSS Feed for houghton-mifflin-boston-jobs Tue, 21 May 2013 14:36:16 GMT en-us http://careers.hmhco.com/feeds/houghton-mifflin-boston-jobs/ 720 Published Job Title: Curriculum Specialist
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5484
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 70% - 80%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

This position is accountable for effective, in-depth sales and service to current and potential customers to foster sales, satisfaction and confidence in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers' products and to encourage their future use.

Primary Accountabilities:
- Sales Presentations: Present HMH products in an organized, accurate, motivating manner that elicits audience response and convinces individuals to support our programs; customizes the sales message with awareness of customer needs, campaign issues, and competitive knowledge; comprehensively covers all sales points, hitting on the competition and effectively closing the presentation with a call to action on the part of the customer; appropriately adjusts to response and needs of audience; handles questions and overcomes objections· Market, Curriculum & Product Knowledge: Reads the market, recognizing trends, customer needs and communicates effectively with the sales team; Demonstrates extensive knowledge about curriculum issues and utilizes said information to build a foundation for effective conversations with customers, workshops, in-services, and to meet customer needs; Demonstrates in depth product knowledge by positioning product in a way that reflects product strengths while aligning with market issues, curriculum trends, and customer needs; utilizes knowledge of competitors’ products to enhance product positioning; serves as a resource for customers and colleagues when market or product information is needed; stays abreast of new developments in technology· In-service Training and Workshops: Designs and delivers in-service training that builds comprehensive product knowledge and effectively prepares teachers to use our program; customizes in-service training based on customer needs; prepares and delivers effective interactive workshops that reflect new and creative ideas relating to current issues and trends and provides stimulating ideas for teachers to take back to their classrooms; responds to audience by adjusting workshops as conditions warrant.· Communication: Provides timely feedback on activities conducted in a territory to the appropriate sales rep and manager; communicates information uncovered regarding customer needs to the sales rep and manager in order to capitalize on sales opportunities and position product effectively; communicates with customer before each scheduled in-service to determine needs in order to customize for the district; uses voicemail and e-mail appropriately and effectively; submits required reports in a timely manner.

Sales Strategy: Collaborate with the sales representatives to contribute to strategic planning for regional and territory campaigns

About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt:

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education company with approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K–12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com. Equal Opportunity Employer

Car part of benefits

Requirements This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or equivalent work experience, Background in math, science, reading or langauage arts. Must be able to use MS Office Suite, and WebEx tools.This position has irregular work hours, requiring overnight trips and extensive travel - driving and air. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Must have a valid driver's license and clear driving record.]]>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Curriculum-Specialist-Job-MA-02108/2368804/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Curriculum-Specialist-Job-MA-02108/2368804/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Market Research Associate
Published Division/Department: Marketing Shared Services
Requisition #: 5885
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is seeking a Market Research Associate to join the Market Intelligence Team.

Position Overview

The Market Research Associate supports the Market Research Manager and Analysts team with project support tasks, including: survey programming & QA, incentive fulfillment, online community member management, recruitment, and other project executional logistics. The MR Associate will also participate in ongoing tasks and occasional process improvement projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilies & Tasks
- Research Project Support: Support Market Research Analysts & Managers with execution of primary market research projects. Example tasks may include:

o Recruitment support (screening calls, interview scheduling, email confirmations)

o Proofing, Programming, and Testing online surveys

o Respondent incentive administration

o Assisting w/research project respondent recruitment

o Pulling data from completed surveys for Analysts

o Coding open ended responses
- General Departmental Support: Participates in various ongoing tasks and occasional “side” projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness. Example tasks may include:

o Managing member questions/issues for online teacher research panel

o Maintaining departmental internal websites – MI Central (stakeholder-facing) and Sharepoint (internal use) – uploading files, updating content, reorganizing, etc.

Requirements:
Skills & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 0-2 years professional experience in a corporate setting; project management experience desired; market research experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail a must
- Fluency w/Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Experience designing, programming, analyzing primary market research instruments a plus (e.g. surveys, discussion guides, interview questionnaires, etc.) (either professional or academic experience)
- Experience w/market research software (survey management, statistical analysis) a plus (e.g. Qualtrics, Perseus, SurveyMonkey, CheckBox, ConfirmIt, Vovici, SPSS) (either professional or academic experience)
- NOTE: For latter two “plus” requirements – experience is not an absolute prerequisite, but willingness and ability to learn quickly are a must

NOTE: This is a full time - temporary opportunity, billed through a third party. The selected candidate will be employed by Zero Chaos, not HMH, but the individual will work on-site at HMH. The initial term is for six months.

About HMH

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education company with approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K–12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visitwww.hmhco.com.

J2W:CB Exp. 06/02/13]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Market-Research-Associate-Job-MA-02108/2576705/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Market-Research-Associate-Job-MA-02108/2576705/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Market Research Associate
Published Division/Department: Marketing Shared Services
Requisition #: 5884
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Wilmington
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is seeking a Market Research Associate to join the Market Intelligence Team.

Position Overview

The Market Research Associate supports the Market Research Manager and Analysts team with project support tasks, including: survey programming & QA, incentive fulfillment, online community member management, recruitment, and other project executional logistics. The MR Associate will also participate in ongoing tasks and occasional process improvement projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilies & Tasks
- Research Project Support: Support Market Research Analysts & Managers with execution of primary market research projects. Example tasks may include:

o Recruitment support (screening calls, interview scheduling, email confirmations)

o Proofing, Programming, and Testing online surveys

o Respondent incentive administration

o Assisting w/research project respondent recruitment

o Pulling data from completed surveys for Analysts

o Coding open ended responses
- General Departmental Support: Participates in various ongoing tasks and occasional “side” projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness. Example tasks may include:

o Managing member questions/issues for online teacher research panel

o Maintaining departmental internal websites – MI Central (stakeholder-facing) and Sharepoint (internal use) – uploading files, updating content, reorganizing, etc.

Requirements:
Skills & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 0-2 years professional experience in a corporate setting; project management experience desired; market research experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail a must
- Fluency w/Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Experience designing, programming, analyzing primary market research instruments a plus (e.g. surveys, discussion guides, interview questionnaires, etc.) (either professional or academic experience)
- Experience w/market research software (survey management, statistical analysis) a plus (e.g. Qualtrics, Perseus, SurveyMonkey, CheckBox, ConfirmIt, Vovici, SPSS) (either professional or academic experience)
- NOTE: For latter two “plus” requirements – experience is not an absolute prerequisite, but willingness and ability to learn quickly are a must

NOTE: This is a full time - temporary opportunity, billed through a third party. The selected candidate will be employed by Zero Chaos, not HMH, but the individual will work on-site at HMH. The initial term is for six months.

About HMH

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education company with approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K–12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com.

J2W:CB Exp. 06/02/13]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Wilmington-Market-Research-Associate-Job-MA-01887/2576707/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Wilmington-Market-Research-Associate-Job-MA-01887/2576707/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Intern
Published Division/Department: Trade & Reference Publishers
Requisition #: 5894
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Intern
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Administrative / Executive

Interns play a crucial role in the publicity department at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. They are integrated into the department, joining publicity meetings and participating at publicity department brainstorming video conferences. Specifically, our interns learn how to do the following: -Assist with publicity campaigns for high profile authors; -Learn to create press kits (draft up press releases, conduct author interviews, write fact sheets, etc.); -Learn to contact media and schedule media interviews and arrange author tours; -Pitch phone radio interviews for authors; -Perform blog/website research for a variety of books; -Form partnerships with appropriate organizations for various books; -Track media coverage, compile reviews/interviews/features, and fill review copy requests. -Join at least one in-town author event each season.
Requirements
* Love of books
* Great writing skills
* Out-of-the-box thinking
* Ability to multitask
* Terrific organizational skills]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Intern-Job-MA-02108/2585557/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Intern-Job-MA-02108/2585557/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Market Research Associate
Published Division/Department: Marketing Shared Services
Requisition #: 5886
State/Province/County: Illinois
City: Evanston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is seeking a Market Research Associate to join the Market Intelligence Team.

Position Overview

The Market Research Associate supports the Market Research Manager and Analysts team with project support tasks, including: survey programming & QA, incentive fulfillment, online community member management, recruitment, and other project executional logistics. The MR Associate will also participate in ongoing tasks and occasional process improvement projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilies & Tasks
- Research Project Support: Support Market Research Analysts & Managers with execution of primary market research projects. Example tasks may include:

o Recruitment support (screening calls, interview scheduling, email confirmations)

o Proofing, Programming, and Testing online surveys

o Respondent incentive administration

o Assisting w/research project respondent recruitment

o Pulling data from completed surveys for Analysts

o Coding open ended responses
- General Departmental Support: Participates in various ongoing tasks and occasional “side” projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness. Example tasks may include:

o Managing member questions/issues for online teacher research panel

o Maintaining departmental internal websites – MI Central (stakeholder-facing) and Sharepoint (internal use) – uploading files, updating content, reorganizing, etc.

Requirements:
Skills & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 0-2 years professional experience in a corporate setting; project management experience desired; market research experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail a must
- Fluency w/Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Experience designing, programming, analyzing primary market research instruments a plus (e.g. surveys, discussion guides, interview questionnaires, etc.) (either professional or academic experience)
- Experience w/market research software (survey management, statistical analysis) a plus (e.g. Qualtrics, Perseus, SurveyMonkey, CheckBox, ConfirmIt, Vovici, SPSS) (either professional or academic experience)
- NOTE: For latter two “plus” requirements – experience is not an absolute prerequisite, but willingness and ability to learn quickly are a must

NOTE: This is a full time - temporary opportunity, billed through a third party. The selected candidate will be employed by Zero Chaos, not HMH, but the individual will work on-site at HMH. The initial term is for six months.

About HMH

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education company with approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K–12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visitwww.hmhco.com.

J2W:CB Exp. 06/02/13]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Evanston-Market-Research-Associate-Job-IL-60201/2576706/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Evanston-Market-Research-Associate-Job-IL-60201/2576706/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Sales Ops Analyst
Published Division/Department: Sales Operations
Requisition #: 5728
State/Province/County: Texas
City: Austin
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Finance

This position is responsible for providing support to the Sales Operations group in the processes of reporting, forecasting and operations. Involves expansive daily use of data management tools and analytics across a wide spectrum of related functions. Duties include: Salesforce.com analysis, Salesforce.com training including traveling to train sales teams. SALES REPORTING – Reporting sales for the supplemental brands of HMH publishing on a daily basis by extracting information from SAP through Business Warehouse and other data sources. Balancing and reconciling to assure daily sales tie to the monthly and YTD totals. SPECIALIZED REPORTING – Responding to requests of all corporate departments for data and analysis projects that are ad hoc in nature relating to the supplemental and specialty market brands.. Data must often be pulled from various sources that may include legacy Harcourt systems (i.e. HCOPS), Sales Force.Com, Business Warehouse, independent databases. Information must be assimilated in acceptable formats and presented with analytical summaries to define the parameters of the requestor. PIPELINE REPORTING – Territorial pipeline reports must be maintained to support forecasting and demand planning requirements. This process involves extracting pipeline information in SFDC and consolidating the information into useful formats. Direct contact with the field sales organization is often required to clarify or expand on documented sales opportunities. SALES TERRITORY PLANNING - Active role in the planning and preparation for annual changes to regional and territorial field sales assignments. Involves analysis of MDR vs. historical sales information to provide “balance” recommendations. This process includes the development of territorial revenue goals that must be tied to data assumptions that provide logical distribution of the supplemental budget target. REVENUE FORECASTING – Developing and maintaining forecasting models that assist in updating revenue trends in a changing and dynamic marketplace. Requires the logical inclusion of all independent variables to the base level forecast to constantly revaluate future outcomes. SUPPLY PLANNING – Working with the Global Supply Group to convert revenue estimates into workable demand plans. The process involves the detailed analysis of product type movement within programs with all available market and sales intelligence to assure stock is available throughout the year to meet customer demand. About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Boston-based H
Requirements

BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience Experience/Expertise in the following: * Advanced efficiency in software applications such as Excel. * Database management. * Financial modeling. * Sales support. * Forecasting * Sales/financial analysis Prefer SAP and/or Salesforce.com experience

Training experience a plus.

“Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.”]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Austin-Sales-Ops-Analyst-Job-TX-73301/2475744/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Austin-Sales-Ops-Analyst-Job-TX-73301/2475744/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Lead Quality Engineer
Published Division/Department: Information Technology
Requisition #: 5790
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 10% - 20%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Multimedia Product Development

The Organization

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmco.com

Duties & Responsibilities

Co-ordinate and manage all QA activities for both internal and outsourced testing partners

Work intensively with Project Managers and Software Engineers, coordinating testing efforts within a highly iterative Agile-type development environment.

Responsible for defining the testing scope and framework for all assigned projects; reviewing and approving all Forecasts, Test Plans and Test Cases, including those provided by external test partners.

Establish clear controls and communications procedure with offshore test partner and project developer.

Management of the project bug database and database workflows.

Responsible for project test reporting (both internal and external)

Reporting to QA Manager

Requirements Skills and Experience:

Essential

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or four year degree, or equivalent experience.

A minimum of three years Software Quality Assurance Team Leading experience.

Requires thorough knowledge of testing methods and the software development lifecycle

Experience working within an Agile/Scrum or similar development environment

Must have experience with test automation in support of Agile/Scrum projects. Some experience of managing automated test frameworks and executing automated test scripts (Selenium WebDriver, Fitnesse, MS Visual Test Studio etc.)

Must be highly process orientated.

Requires excellent familiarity with Windows, Macintosh and Linux Operating Systems and hardware.

Must have extensive experience using generic Test management systems and defect tracking databases.

Requires good problem-solving and analytical skills

Experience with Enterprise level web systems, multi-tiered client/server technology is a must.

Experience with Learning Management Systems, and/or Educational Multimedia products desirable.

Requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills

Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills

Pro-active, self motivated, results oriented

Proven track record in project management/resource planning.

Experience working on K-12 courseware development highly desirable.

Experience working with outsourced Development and QA Teams.

Must be a team player

Highly Desirable

Performance and Automated test tool experience

ISEB/ISTQB Certification

*LI-CT1]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Automation-QA-Lead-Job/2532801/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Automation-QA-Lead-Job/2532801/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Lead Quality Engineer
Published Division/Department: Information Technology
Requisition #: 5578
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 10% - 20%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Multimedia Product Development

The Organization

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmco.com

Duties & Responsibilities

o Co-ordinate and manage all QA activities for both internal and outsourced testing partners

o Work intensively with Project Managers and Software Engineers, coordinating testing efforts within a highly iterative Agile-type development environment.

o Responsible for defining the testing scope and framework for all assigned projects; reviewing and approving all Forecasts, Test Plans and Test Cases, including those provided by external test partners.

o Establish clear controls and communications procedure with offshore test partner and project developer.

o Management of the project bug database and database workflows.

o Responsible for project test reporting (both internal and external)

o Reporting to QA Manager

Skills and Experience:

Essential

o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or four year degree, or equivalent

experience.

o A minimum of three years Software Quality Assurance Team Leading experience.

o Requires thorough knowledge of testing methods and the software development lifecycle

o Experience working within an Agile/Scrum or similar development environment

o Must have experience with test automation in support of Agile/Scrum projects. Some experience of managing automated test frameworks and executing automated test scripts (Selenium WebDriver, Fitnesse, MS Visual Test Studio etc.)

o Must be highly process orientated.

o Requires excellent familiarity with Windows, Macintosh and Linux Operating Systems and hardware.

o Must have extensive experience using generic Test management systems and defect tracking databases.

o Requires good problem-solving and analytical skills

o Experience with Enterprise level web systems, multi-tiered client/server technology is a must.

o Experience with Learning Management Systems, and/or Educational Multimedia products desirable.

o Requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills

o Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills

o Pro-active, self motivated, results oriented

o Proven track record in project management/resource planning.

o Experience working on K-12 courseware development highly desirable.

o Experience working with outsourced Development and QA Teams.

o Must be a team player

Highly Desirable

o Performance and Automated test tool experience

o ISEB/ISTQB Certification

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities and we aim to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees

Requirements:
Skills and Experience:

Essential

o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or four year degree, or equivalent

experience.

o A minimum of three years Software Quality Assurance Team Leading experience.

o Requires thorough knowledge of testing methods and the software development lifecycle

o Experience working within an Agile/Scrum or similar development environment

o Must have experience with test automation in support of Agile/Scrum projects. Some experience of managing automated test frameworks and executing automated test scripts (Selenium WebDriver, Fitnesse, MS Visual Test Studio etc.)

o Must be highly process orientated.

o Requires excellent familiarity with Windows, Macintosh and Linux Operating Systems and hardware.

o Must have extensive experience using generic Test management systems and defect tracking databases.

o Requires good problem-solving and analytical skills

o Experience with Enterprise level web systems, multi-tiered client/server technology is a must.

o Experience with Learning Management Systems, and/or Educational Multimedia products desirable.

o Requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills

o Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills

o Pro-active, self motivated, results oriented

o Proven track record in project management/resource planning.

o Experience working on K-12 courseware development highly desirable.

o Experience working with outsourced Development and QA Teams.

o Must be a team player

Highly Desirable

o Performance and Automated test tool experience

o ISEB/ISTQB Certification

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities and we aim to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees

*LI-CT1]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Automation-QA-Lead-Job/2402096/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Automation-QA-Lead-Job/2402096/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Product Marketing Manager
Published Division/Department: Heinemann
Requisition #: 5855
State/Province/County: New Hampshire
City: Portsmouth
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

The Product Marketing Manager has strategic input into all facets of the Heinemann’s math portfolio with responsibility for the following:
- Oversee the conceptualization, implementation and budget control of innovative, integrated marketing for Heinemann’s suite of mathematics materials including, branding, positioning, and Inbound/Outbound promotion.
- Managing eMarketing campaigns, social-media campaigns, print collateral, advertising, and press releases, special events,
- Work collaboratively with the math and science acquiring editor to support the conception, position, and delivery of market-leading products tailored to market needs, including professional books and firsthand classroom materials
- Support the sales team and build their capacity with math products
- Identify growing market sectors and areas of strategic opportunity for product and promotion
- Advise on marketing strategy related to math content on the Digital Campus Additionally, the Product Marketing Manager may work on other content area publications on an as-needed basis.Works collaboratively with:Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Techonology, Production, PD Services

Requirements Required:
* 3-5 years of Marketing experience
* Experience in teaching math or working in math educational publishing experience preferred
* Minimum bachelor's degree required

“Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.”

*LI-CT1]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Portsmouth-Product-Marketing-Manager-Job-NH-03801/2552075/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Portsmouth-Product-Marketing-Manager-Job-NH-03801/2552075/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Account Executive
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5883
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Framingham
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 60% - 70%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
* Designs strategies that address customer needs and issues while meeting assigned quota; targets and prioritizes accounts and activities; analyzes competitors’ activities and adjusts appropriately; utilizes area, national and Per Diem resources effectively.
* Strategically plans sales calls by outlined objectives and action steps.

* Reads the market, recognizes trends, and communicates that information to the Area Management; Demonstrates knowledge of account history, the processes and procedures specific to each district, and the key issues for each account.
* Responds to customers requests and problems with appropriate timeliness and concern; Develops professional credibility and trust with the customer;
* Provides timely and complete information needed for consultants and outside resources to perform effectively in the territory; Uses voicemail and email appropriately; Updates Salesforce.com regularly.
* Knowledge of each curriculum area to converse comfortably with customers and understand their needs; effectively communicates the major features, advantages, and benefits of each product; Displays a thorough knowledge of state and local adoption timelines in order to be at the right place at the right time.

Requirements
* This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s desirable)
* 5-10 years sales experience with a proven track record in meeting quota. Educational/Technology sales experience and teaching skills are desirable
* The ability to lift up to 60 pounds
* Proficient in MS Office and Sales Management Software
* Requires heavy travel – driving and air travel. 60-70%

“Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.”

*LI-CT1

J2W:CB Exp. 07/27/13]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Framingham-Account-Executive-Job-MA-01701/2597448/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Framingham-Account-Executive-Job-MA-01701/2597448/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Software Developer Intern
Published Division/Department: Information Technology
Requisition #: 5636
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Intern
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology

HMH aims to spark a lifelong love of learning in every individual we touch. Our challenge and our passion is to combine cutting-edge research, editorial excellence and technological innovation to improve teaching and learning environments and solve complex literacy and education challenges. We are among the world’s largest providers of pre-K–12 education solutions and one of its longest-established publishing houses. We deliver interactive, results-driven education solutions to 60 million students in 120 countries; and we publish renowned and awarded novels, non-fiction, children's books and reference works for readers throughout the world.

The Opportunity:

HMH is seeking students interested in software development internships. Our IT internship program offers opportunities for students to get hands on exposure to meaningful projects impacting our department commitments and strategy.

Each of our internships is focused on a business problem, project or body of research where you will be working with industry thought leaders in your field of practice. We provide dynamic opportunities for you interface with top departmental and company leadership as well as social opportunities for you to bond with fellow interns. If you are looking for a great place to start your career in the publishing industry, consider Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

The development internship requires very strong technical and communications skills. This role will have responsibility related to technical implementations working alongside a team of engineers, test engineers and product stakeholders. This is a hands-on development role and requires a strong software development background. The intern will participate in all phases of development from definition and design through implementation, debugging, testing and deployment to ensure all work is to the highest standards. The intern will support component design, development and maintenance. Have responsibilities for code reviews and technical quality standards within the project team. Carry out meticulous automated unit tests to ensure a high quality deliverable into QA. Assist in defining structured practices especially in source code management, build and release management. Participate in usability reviews and lead improvements in front end design. Use appropriate tools to maintain version control and build processes.

Requirements:
The Requirements:

A bachelor’s, masters or MBA candidate. If pursuing an undergraduate degree, junior or senior year students are preferred.

Excellent JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 skills

Experienced in developing dynamic JavaScript Applications.

Good understanding of web technologies, usability, object oriented programming and development frameworks.

Requires a very strong level of interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills

Front end automated testing

Cross browser and cross device web app development]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Software-Developer-Intern-Job-MA-02108/2428415/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Software-Developer-Intern-Job-MA-02108/2428415/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Account Executive - Future Opportunities (home based)
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5611
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 60% - 70%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
At Houghton Mifflin Harcourt we continually have Account Executive and numerous other field sales openings throughout the year. We are accepting resumes for upcoming opportunities. If you dont't see any current openings in your location or area of interest, but you would like to be considered for future field sales roles, you can submit your profile and resume here. Please note: As this is not an active opening you will not be immediately contacted. Once a position opens that is a match, we will contact you. Thank you for your interest with HMH!

Overall Responsibilities:

* Designs sales strategies that address customer needs and issues while meeting assigned quota; targets and prioritizes accounts and activities; analyzes competitors’ activities and adjusts appropriately; utilizes area, national and Per Diem resources effectively.
* Strategically plans sales calls by outlined objectives and action steps.
* Reads the market, recognizes trends, and communicates that information to the Area Management; Demonstrates knowledge of account history, the processes and procedures specific to each district, and the key issues for each account.
* Responds to customers’ requests and problems with appropriate timeliness and concern; Develops professional credibility and trust with the customer;
* Provides timely and complete information needed for consultants and outside resources to perform effectively in the territory; Uses voice-mail and email appropriately; Updates Salesforce.com regularly.
* Knowledge of each curriculum area to converse comfortably with customers and understand their needs; effectively communicates the major features, advantages, and benefits of each product; Displays a thorough knowledge of state and local adoption timelines in order to be at the right place at the right time.

Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s desirable)
* Sales experience with a proven track record in meeting quotas. Educational/Technology sales experience and teaching skills are desirable
* The ability to lift up to 60 pounds
* Proficient in MS Office and Customer Relationship Management tools
* Requires heavy travel – driving and air travel. 60-70%]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Account-Executive-Future-Opportunities-Job-MA-02108/2428416/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Account-Executive-Future-Opportunities-Job-MA-02108/2428416/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Senior Quality Automation Engineer
Published Division/Department: Information Technology
Requisition #: 5579
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 10% - 20%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Multimedia Product Development

The Organization

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmco.com

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Senior Quality Automation Engineer will play an integral role on Agile/Scrum product team(s) by developing software automation to aid in the delivery of high-quality products to our customers.

Maintain HMH’s custom Automation Framework, which is a collection of commonly used automated testing tools, by adding features, implementing enhancements, and fixing issues.

The Senior Quality Automation Engineer will develop automation tools and UI Scripts using, Selenium, Visual Studio, C#/.NET, and other testing tools to routinely test software deployments and products.

In addition to creating automated test scripts, the Senior Quality Automation Engineer will review the automated test scripts written by the Quality Automation Engineers to make sure they adhere to the established standards.

The candidate will need to log, manage, and re-test issues when found, estimate time for the delivery of tasks, and execute automated tests when required.

Mentor and guide Quality Automation Engineers both in-house and in partner companies to develop tests with newly constructed and existing testing frameworks

Research on new tools that could cater to the challenges, which cannot be met with the available testing tools

Adheres to automation ‘best-practices’ and standards to allow for easier collaboration among automation team members and increase the quality of the automation code.

Create documentation and training aides to help local team members and off-shore teams develop better automation and tools

Requirements:
Skills and Experience:

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related technical degree, plus minimum 2 years of full life-cycle software development and automated testing experience

Experience working on Agile/Scrum teams including participation in the following: Scrum meetings, Task Planning, Team Retrospectives, etc.

Experience using automated testing tools; i.e. Selenium Web Driver, WatiN, etc.

Mid-level to advanced coding skills, preferably in Java.

Working knowledge of testing RESTful web services and using a corresponding tool-set (SoapUI, JUnit, NUnit, SQL etc.)

Basic understanding of DB’s and queries

An individual with a track-record of being a ‘self-starter’, who is able to effectively decipher assigned tasks, deliver on-time with a high-level of accuracy, and pro-active in solving problems.

Familiar with Unit Testing Frameworks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail orientated, and ability to multi-task effective

Highly Desirable:

Mid-level to advanced knowledge of source control tools: SVN, VSS, CVS, etc., including merge and branching concepts

Basic understanding of Performance Tools: JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.

Experience of working within a Continuous Integration environment

Working knowledge of Test Driven Development and Behaviour Driven Design

ISEB/ISTQB Certification]]>Fri, 03 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Automation-QA-Lead-Job/2402095/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Automation-QA-Lead-Job/2402095/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Sr Lync Telecommunications Engineer
Published Division/Department: Information Technology
Requisition #: 5449
State/Province/County: Texas
City: Austin
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology

This position reports to the Director of Enterprise Network Engineering. The position will be used to provide the technical leadership in the implementation of Microsoft Lync, providing the HMH team with an internal expert for this large project scheduled for 2013.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Work with Telecom team to act as technical leader in support of Implementation and operation of Microsoft Lync infrastructure
• Day to day troubleshooting of Microsoft (MS) Lync issues and Administration of Lync user accounts
• Day to day handling of Lync incident/trouble tickets, providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 support
• Day to day administration, support, maintenance and monitoring of the Microsoft Lync 2010 infrastructure
• Analyze and evaluate major system project requirements of considerable complexity
• Determine strategic system development/lifecycle/retirement roadmaps

This position maybe located in any of our main office locations: Orlando, Chicagoland, Boston, Austin

Requirements:
Required Skills
• Deep technical knowledge and operational experience with Microsoft infrastructure technologies: Microsoft Lync, and Active Directory.

• Experience Leading a full Scale Lync Voice environment along with all other parts of the Lync solution.
In-Depth VoIP/Voice experience with MS Lync is a must but knowledge of Avaya, Cisco & Nortel desired
• Media Gateway integration and configuration experience (Audiocodes, Dialogic, NET)
• Experience with designing and configuring dial-plans
• Fundamental understanding of SIP, SIP Trunking, Active Directory and Windows Certificate Services.
• Experience working with Cisco Unity/Call Manager as well as some Routing & Switching knowledge
• Experience with Exchange 2010 including Unified Messaging is highly desired

• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Capable communicator of technological information to business leaders
• Human and systems resource management skills

Qualifications
• Microsoft MCITP Certification in Lync 2010
• At least 5 years experience in enterprise voice systems operations
• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL V3 intermediate or advanced certification
• Masters degree; MBA, finance or operations management.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.]]>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Austin-Sr-Telecommunications-Engineer-Job-TX-73301/2321547/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Austin-Sr-Telecommunications-Engineer-Job-TX-73301/2321547/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Sr Telecommunications Engineer
Published Division/Department: Information Technology
Requisition #: 5450
State/Province/County: Illinois
City: Rolling Meadows
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology

This position reports to the Director of Enterprise Network Engineering. The position will be used to provide the technical leadership in the implementation of Microsoft Lync, providing the HMH team with an internal expert for this large project scheduled for 2013.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Work with Telecom team to act as technical leader in support of Implementation and operation of Microsoft Lync infrastructure
• Day to day troubleshooting of Microsoft (MS) Lync issues and Administration of Lync user accounts
• Day to day handling of Lync incident/trouble tickets, providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 support
• Day to day administration, support, maintenance and monitoring of the Microsoft Lync 2010 infrastructure
• Analyze and evaluate major system project requirements of considerable complexity
• Determine strategic system development/lifecycle/retirement roadmaps

This position maybe located in any of our main office locations: Orlando, Chicagoland, Boston, Austin

Requirements:
Required Skills
• Deep technical knowledge and operational experience with Microsoft infrastructure technologies: Microsoft Lync, and Active Directory.

• Experience Leading a full Scale Lync Voice environment along with all other parts of the Lync solution.
In-Depth VoIP/Voice experience with MS Lync is a must but knowledge of Avaya, Cisco & Nortel desired
• Media Gateway integration and configuration experience (Audiocodes, Dialogic, NET)
• Experience with designing and configuring dial-plans
• Fundamental understanding of SIP, SIP Trunking, Active Directory and Windows Certificate Services.
• Experience working with Cisco Unity/Call Manager as well as some Routing & Switching knowledge
• Experience with Exchange 2010 including Unified Messaging is highly desired

• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Capable communicator of technological information to business leaders
• Human and systems resource management skills

Qualifications
• Microsoft MCITP Certification in Lync 2010
• At least 5 years experience in enterprise voice systems operations
• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL V3 intermediate or advanced certification
• Masters degree; MBA, finance or operations management.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.]]>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Rolling-Meadows-Sr-Telecommunications-Engineer-Job-IL-60008/2321548/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Rolling-Meadows-Sr-Telecommunications-Engineer-Job-IL-60008/2321548/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Sales Enablement Analytics Manager (home based, location open)
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5781
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 10% - 20%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
- Identify, Design, Extract, Analyze and Report on a wide range of HMH performance metrics to demonstrate return on investment from Sales Enablement investment and Business Process Improvement.
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Sales Enablement, the Senior Director of Digital Architecture, the Director of Enablement Delivery, the Directors of eLearning, and the SVP of Sales Enablement to identify priorities and processes for driving a data-driven culture across the HMH sales organization. Champion the integration and capture of relevant leading and lagging performance analytics in all Sales Enablement projects from design to deployment to final monetization.
- Maintain continual collaboration and coordination with HMH Sales Management and Sales Operations and Finance to insure Sales Enablement analytics become part of the way HMH monitors, empowers, and coaches all sales associates to high performance and reduced time to revenue.
- Identify learning requirements related to enablement analytics and promote continuous improvement in use of metrics to drive HMH success. Collaborate effectively with Sales Enablement Communications, HMH Corporate Communications and Marketing to ensure timely, complete and dynamic messaging is enabling the sales force.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the Sales Enablement team on the use of Salesforce.com, SAP/BW and other HMH financial and performance management systems. Provide analytics support to the Salesforce Constituent Group, the Salesforce Field Advisory Board, the Sales Advisory Council and Sales Leadership as required.

Requirements:
Understanding of the HMH solution sales environment and value propositions

High proficiency with, and certification in (where appropriate) the use of Salesforce.com, Cloud9, SAP/BW, and Microsoft Excel, Word and Access

Ability to identify the linkage between sales behaviors and their underlying metrics

Proven track record of meeting and exceeding project goals with exceptional record keeping and attention to detail.

Ability to perform root cause and correlation analysis as they relate to sales processes and performance and to coach sales leaders in using analytics to drive HMH business success

Knowledge of and experience in supporting sales leadership to achieve outstanding business results

Understanding of territory, account, opportunity and time management best practices in a complex revenue generating environment.

Ability to collaborate within and across functional areas including HMH senior leadership.

Strong communication skills in writing and presentation.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree

Certification in Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Access

5+ years in using metrics in a sales support environment to drive sales performance

3+ years using Salesforce.com or comparable CRM

“Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.”

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J2W:CB Exp. 06/27/13]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Sales-Enablement-Analytics-Manager-Job-MA-02108/2525727/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Sales-Enablement-Analytics-Manager-Job-MA-02108/2525727/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Supply Planner
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5780
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Supply Chain

As a Houghton Mifflin Supply Planner, you will be responsible translating the forecast information provided by the Demand Planner into a supply plan that ensures operational and financial success for the company. The Supply Planner plans inventory quantities for a variety of classroom products, including textbooks and teacher supporting materials in a non-manufacturing environment.
The Supply Planner acts as a focal point in the planning and procurement of one of Houghton Mifflin’s many key product lines. The Supply Planner may work with Buyers to establish the supply plan.

Specific Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Demand Planning, Portfolio and the Sales teams to ensure the supply plan meets each region’s sales requirements.
- Partner with Demand Planning, Portfolio and the Sales teams on new product launches to ensure correct launch quantities and timing and smooth product transitions.
- Analyze weekly MRP reports including target inventory level thresholds, taking appropriate action where necessary.
- Analyze large product offerings and backorders on a daily basis. Identify problem areas, working with the appropriate functional groups and driving a resolution to completion.
- Improve product planning processes. Identify improvement opportunities, marshal resources, and drive projects to completion to achieve measurable benefits.

Requirements:
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of Operations experience, including Supply Planning, preferably in the publishing industry.
- Must have a working knowledge of world class supply chain practices, combined with strong analytical capabilities and business acumen.
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of MRP I and its related attributes (BOMS, Items attributes and effective dates).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; strong team player.
- BS / BA in business related field preferred.
- SAP R/3 / BW experience preferred.
- APICS certification preferred

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.

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Published Division/Department: International Markets
Requisition #: 5862
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Project Employee
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

The Organization

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's mission is changing people's lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt International is the division responsible for the management and growth of HMH international business. The division consists of a team of Sales Representatives, Consultants, Finance and a Sales and Marketing Support Team.

The Opportunity

The International Marketing Specialist (6 month fixed term contract) will develop close relationships with HMH's partners and target customers around the world with the objective for them to be able to localise, manufacture, promote and market the HMH catalogue of products in their given country.

The role will have responsibility for implementing marketing campaigns and sales readiness initiatives that better equip HMH sales teams and partners in communicating with target customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Coordinating product market launch initiatives such as customer, partner and sales team training, sales, go to market sales kits and online support.
* Developing marketing collateral and tools that support HMH sales teams and partners
* Developing engaging customer case studies that support the HMH value proposition
* Support the development and implementation of e-marketing campaigns
* Manage HMH participation at regional customer seminars

Requirements:
Skills and Experience:

Essential:

* 3-5 years' relevant experience in Marketing.
* 3 years' experience
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Effective influencing skills
* Knowledge of the technology, education or publishing sectors
* A driven, self-starter and creative thinker who will act on market requirements
* Track record of delivering successful marketing campaigns that produce results
* Experience establishing and managing relationships throughout the industry, at all levels
* Fluent English

Desirable:

* Experience supporting an International Sales Team
* Proven experience supporting and managing a network of partners

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities and we aim to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Marketing-Specialist-International-Markets-Job/2571667/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Marketing-Specialist-International-Markets-Job/2571667/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Distribution Manager
Published Division/Department: Corporate Fulfillment Services
Requisition #: 5778
State/Province/County: Illinois
City: Geneva
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Distribution

I. GENERAL PURPOSE The Distribution Manager is responsible for the over-all successful operation of several departments in the Houghton Mifflin Distribution Centers. The Manager is a leader of leaders, working with the Supervisors, Team Leads, and various support personnel to coordinate the efforts of multiple departments (receiving, equipment operations, case picking, shipping, etc.). The Manager is also plays the role of liaison with several internal customers. In general, the Manager is responsible for: • Coordinating efforts of multiple departments and within the facility to meet facility, corporate, and divisional goals • Modeling Leadership principals and developing current and potential leaders • Living the values and the mission statement on a daily basis • Administration and execution of facility and corporate policies • Leading assigned departments to ensure maximum productivity, quality, safety, and morale • Ensuring that success metrics (for productivity, quality, etc.) are developed, accurate and are being tracked • Assembling a top notch team, including hiring, training, and performance management • Working with the team to evaluate existing operating methods and culture and championing continuous improvement • Working with directors, supervisors and support personnel in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures • Maintaining an open path of communication • Establishing and maintaining accurate budgets and forecasts • Communication of performance through formal and informal methods II. REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY Reports to a Director of Distribution. III. EXPECTATIONS • Manages the people and workload between departments • Communicates workload daily with director, managers, supervisors, and team leaders • Responsible for departmental performance (productivity, quality, safety) • Communicates poor performance in a constructive manner to support corrective action • Writes annual, semi-annual, and 90-day performance reviews • Interviews candidates for potential hire • Builds a positive rapport with team members • Provides consistent, professional leadership • Models leadership • Lives the values of Houghton Mifflin Distribution • Shares information so the teams can perform effectively • Continuous development of employees • Is analytical in approach to solving problems • Encourages the teams; provides positive motivation • Provides recognition to team members for a job well done • Leads by example (in work ethic, business ethic, following procedures, and caring about the company, its employees and its customers) • Understands all building processes and how they effect each other • Uses creativity to spur continuous improvement (processes, morale, quality, etc.)
Requirements

1. Education requirements A Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics or another applicable field. 2. General requirements • Prior experience in distribution center management • A broad knowledge of operations management • Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively • Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills • History of achievement in previous opportunities • Assertiveness and strong initiative • Team oriented thinking • Ability to facilitate change • PC Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, knowledge of Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes a plus • Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience • Physical ability to access all areas of the facility

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.

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J2W:CB Exp. 05/18/13]]>Fri, 03 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Geneva-Distribution-Manager-Job-IL-60134/2530672/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Geneva-Distribution-Manager-Job-IL-60134/2530672/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Inside Sales Representative - Korea
Published Division/Department: International Markets
Requisition #: 5784
State/Province/County: Seoul
City: Seoul
Country: Korea, Republic of
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

Department: International

Title: Inside Sales Representative

Reports to: Team Leader, International Inside Sales

Status: Permanent

Location: Korea

The Opportunity

The Inside Sales Representative is accountable for the promotion and effective sales of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company products to International Schools within their assigned territory to achieve sales goals.

The Inside Sales Representative position is Korea based as part of a global team reporting to the Manager, International Inside Sales based in the US.

The role carries a monthly base salary, quarterly incentives and annual commission.

The Organization

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's mission is changing people's lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advancing and Closing Sales:

* Meets sales goals by targeting and prioritizing accounts and activities (including but not limited to sales calls, sales presentations, marketing communication, and product promotion/complimentary samples) based upon likelihood of purchase and size of purchase
* Works with Sales Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing Operations to determine calendar to effectively sell products, to influence and uncover potential leads and follow up with customers.
* Understands issues and sets the agenda
* Influences adoption processes to position us for success
* Maintains adequate knowledge of each curriculum area to converse comfortably with customers and understand their needs, and to consult on products and resources that will help customers meet educational objectives;
* Analyses competitors' activities and adjusts appropriately
* Manages customer relationships to close sales.

Territory Management and Analysis:

* Works with Sales Manager to develop territory plans that uncover issues and address customer needs for educational materials and services;
* Identify key insiders in customer base.
* Demonstrates initiative, generates ideas, and proactively manages the territory
* Plans effective use and manages assigned budgets effectively.
* Anticipates trends
* Utilizes the right resources for the best results in the campaign;
* Builds and maintains extensive networks that helps to win adoptions

Collaboration

* Constantly monitors the market, recognizes trends, and communicates that information to the Sales Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing Operations;
* Utilizes regional and national resources effectively to meet overall campaign and strategy goals;
* Persuades the customer to become an advocate for our product
* Supports customers when market or product information is needed.
* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Skills and Experience:

Essential:

* BA/BS degree required.
* 1 - 3 years prior sales experience preferable in an Inside Sales Model and/or teaching experience.
* Fluency in oral and written English, in addition to Korean
* Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to assimilate information rapidly.
* Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills are also required.
* Must demonstrate initiative and be self-motivated.
* Must have ability to present products effectively to small and large groups.
* Proficiency with technology and computer literacy required. Notably MS Desktop or equivalent; Collaborative tools i.e. Webex; CRM i.e. salesforce.com or equivalent.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities and we aim to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees

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