CareerPlan

Client Relations Manager (Consortium)

Minneapolis, MN, usFull-time$65k–$82k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Primary point of contact between Consortium (CBSD) and assigned client publishers, leading business relationships and providing consultation on industry policies, tools, and strategies.

Role type

Client Relations Manager

Builds

Profitable and successful relationships with CBSD client publishers

Domain

Publishing industry (book distribution, sales, marketing)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Client management, business review facilitation, policy/procedure instruction, sales cycle management, eContent strategy implementation, print on demand knowledge, report preparation, deadline management

Preferred skills

Experience with independent book publishers, ability to travel sporadically

Technologies

MS Excel, MS Word

Responsibilities

Conduct business reviews with assigned publisher clients; Develop client-specific agenda and objectives; Serve as liaison between publishers and Ingram organization; Connect publishers with relevant Ingram services; Stay abreast of client activities and market trends; Keep team updated on material issues; Assist clients in meeting deadlines

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC