This position is part of an exciting new team within Wiley s Research Publishing division the organization responsible for managing the ca. 2000 peer reviewe'd titles within Wiley s portfolio of proprietary and partner-owned journals. The Global Markets Partnerships team is tasked with driving the geodiversity of the portfolio, both in terms of content and revenue, through targeted business development activities within specific high-growth, high-opportunity markets.
This position contributes to the team s objectives by providing coordination, planning, and analytical support for business development activities, including but not limited to event planning, bid preparation, presentation preparation, report writing, project management. The Global Markets Partnerships team is intended to be a catalyst, accelerating the expansion of Wiley s Research business in strategically important markets, and this position plays a critical enabling role in that endeavor.
How will you make an impact
The key tasks driving success of this position and its contributions to the Global Markets Partnerships team are rooted in organization and enthusiasm. Impact in this role will be achieved through:
- Enabling team communication by coordinating team meetings and internal reporting
- Facilitating the creation of deliverables, such as bids, reports, business cases, and presentations
- Coordinating external events, such as workshops, webinars, roundtables, to drive stakeholder/partnership engagement
- Collate holistic market reports, bringing together market research and insights into a comprehensive overview
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, providing project management support
- Support internal stakeholder messaging, via established communication channels
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a can do attitude and deep curiosity about the publishing industry, the research ecosystem, and the critical role Wiley can play in supporting its customers. This is an ideal role for someone who is keen to learn, likes to figure things out and develop new skills, and is embracing of new tools that enable their work. The successful candidate is confident, capable, driven, and a self-starter that takes initiative and delivers results.
- bachelors degree or higher
- 2+ years of experience in scholarly publishing or academic partnerships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities
- Highly organized with demonstrated project management skills
- Strong data analysis and visualization abilities
- Intermediate understanding of business development processes
- Strong coordination and planning skills
- Proficient research and information-gathering abilities
- Knowledge of best practices for identifying solutions to complex problems and customer needs, with an understanding of stakeholder impact
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Excellent English language skills (written and verbal)
- Willingness to work in a standard office environment; occasional travel may be required
Desirable:
- Degree in a subject with a strong analytical component
- Professional experience in a client-facing role
- Familiarity with Power Apps and AI tools such as Copilot or Claude
- Experience using CRM systems
- Basic ficial analysis skills
- Experience with project management tools
- Knowledge of market research methodologies
- Additional language skills are an advantage
