Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Revenue & Content Products is a strategic, detail-driven leader responsible for driving the execution, growth, and operational excellence of CEC’s publishing program and non-dues revenue portfolio. This role oversees the end-to-end production of books and content products while managing the systems, partnerships, and workflows that support revenue generation.

This position requires exceptional project management skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a comprehensive understanding of all products. The Senior Manager, Revenue & Content Products works closely with members of the communications team, digital team, strategic partnerships team, and professional development team, as well as with the volunteer Publications Committee.

Leveraging project management tools, this role is responsible for maintaining production schedules, overseeing workflows, coordinating vendors and supporting data-informed decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
As Senior Manager, Revenue & Content Products, you play a central leadership role in CEC’s book publishing program and non-dues/non-event revenue. You are responsible for managing the full production workflow, overseeing internal systems and schedules, and ensuring that team members and freelancers stay aligned with established processes and timelines. You bring both operational expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement, helping to keep CEC’s publishing work efficient, organized and future-focused.

Production & Workflow Management (25%)

• Manage multiple, overlapping book projects simultaneously, from manuscript handoff through final publication in print and digital formats, ensuring accuracy, consistency and on-time delivery across all stages of production.
• Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of all active and forthcoming publications to support continuity, issue resolution and informed decision-making.
• Maintain and continuously improve Monday.com project management boards, ensuring they accurately reflect current priorities, deadlines, dependencies and ownership.
• Enforce standardized workflows, editorial processes, and documentation practices to ensure consistency and alignment with CEC brand and quality standards.
• Oversee and maintain a centralized, well-organized document repository for all production assets, including final files, reprint-ready materials, and translations.
• Direct planning and execution of the CEC Convention Bookstore, including inventory strategy, logistics, and on-site operations.

Vendor & Distribution Oversight (10%)

• Serve as the lead liaison to CEC’s print and eBook distribution vendors, working within vendor and internal systems to manage inventory, fulfillment and order processing.
• Partner with Member Services to ensure timely, accurate processing and delivery of product orders.

Marketing & Strategic Support (30%)

• Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging promotion of CEC books and products.
• Maintain the CEC book catalog and ensure CEC Store listings and product metadata are current and accurate.
• Lead go-to-market strategies and campaign execution to maximize revenue across product lines.

Volunteer Management (5%)

• In partnership with the Director of Communications, oversee the volunteer Publications Committee.
• Work with Publications Committee volunteers to identify needs and opportunities in products, to review current inventory for holes, and to identify potential writers and product authors.

Data & Reporting (5%)

• Partner with Finance on invoicing, cost of goods sold (COGS) reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and distribute accurate, timely royalty reports and payments to authors.
• Analyze sales data and develop forecasts, dashboards, and insights for leadership and Board reporting.

Other Non-Dues Revenue (20%)

• Oversee partnership with vendor to develop, deliver and market the Life Centered Education Curriculum 2.0 software; support marketing efforts to include lead generation activities (webinars, expo booths, etc).
• Lead strategy and growth initiatives of CEC’s Career Center; in partnership with volunteers, create content to draw individuals to the Career Center.
• Manage development, merchandising, and sales of branded products (e.g., apparel, accessories, honor cords), optimizing offerings and revenue performance.

Qualifications:

To successfully perform this job, an individual must consistently deliver high-quality, professional work regarding each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in publishing, special education, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of five years experience in publishing, marketing and sales, or special education
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, with a strong record of meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy in high-volume, detail-driven work.
• Proven excellence in project management, including the ability to enforce workflows and ensure accountability across team members and external partners.
• Experience in developing marketing and sales campaigns; experience driving new initiatives to develop revenue

Language Ability:

• Strong written and oral communication skills and proofreading and editing skills; excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.
• Excellent written skills, with a professional, service-oriented approach to internal and external stakeholders.

Technology Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with design software (adobe creative suite) is desired.
• Experience with project management software.

Additional Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and gaps in data, schedules, and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners who have diverse communication styles, priorities, and areas of expertise, adjusting approach as needed to achieve shared goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret operational and sales data to support strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and collaborate with finance and operations teams on invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Proactive, organized, and solutions-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement, inclusive practices, and operational excellence.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Please note that CEC requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to medical accommodation.

About Council for Exceptional Children

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. CEC is known as THE source for information, resources, and professional development for special educators.

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