Job Description:

Senior Specialist, Global Markets & Partnerships

Location:

Beijing, CHN

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About the Role:

This position is part of an exciting new team within Wiley's Research Publishing division —the organization responsible for managing the ca. 2000 peer reviewed titles within Wiley's portfolio of proprietary and partner-owned journals. The Global Markets & Partnerships team is tasked with driving the growth of the Research Publishing business, both in terms of content and revenue, through targeted business development activities within specific 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
• Collating holistic market reports, bringing together market research and insights into a comprehensive overview
• Preparing and maintain project documentation, providing project management support
• Supporting 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.

• Bachelor's 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 Microsoft Power Apps and AI tools such as Copilot or Claude
• Experience using CRM systems
• Basic financial analysis skills
• Experience with project management tools
• Knowledge of market research methodologies
• Additional language skills are an advantage

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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