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selfpublishing.com lists this Director of Partnerships opportunity in west lake hills, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Partnerships (Austin, TX - In Office)
We help purpose-driven individuals achieve their goals through writing and publishing books. Our mission: help 100,000 people publish a book by 2035 , impacting 120M+ lives through what we call Leveraged Impact. (You can hear more about it in our TEDx talk ).
We’re not just helping people write books...we’re helping them change their lives.
We’ve built one of the highest success rates in online education because we genuinely care...about our authors, their stories, and the ripple effect they create.
Our philosophy:
It’s not about the book. It’s about what the book does for you.
Self-publishing isn’t just an option...it’s the best option.
We’re proud to have been named to the INC 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Director of Partnerships
Location: Austin, TX (In Office, Full Time)
Department: Business Development
Mission:
To grow revenue at selfpublishing.com through high quality, mutually beneficial partnerships and speaking engagements.
As Director of Partnerships, you'll open new doors for selfpublishing.com beyond paid and organic traffic. You'll research, connect with, and close partnerships and speaking engagements, then help turn those stages and webinars into real revenue and awareness.
When done right, this role grows revenue quickly by putting our mission in front of the right audiences, with the right partners, at the right time.
If you love building relationships, thrive on closing deals, and get fired up about helping people turn their ideas into published books, you'll fit right in here.
What You'll Do:
Close affiliate partnerships: Land virtual webinars, challenges, and workshops with partners for the selfpublishing.com team to run.
Book speaking engagements: Secure in person stages where our team can share our mission and enroll new authors.
Speak and sell from stage: Present at live events and convert attendees into new authors.
Build a healthy pipeline: Generate new qualified opportunities from cold research, existing champions of selfpublishing.com, and past partners our team has worked with.
Drive efficient growth: Deliver 500%+ return on ad spend by maximizing revenue per stage or webinar while keeping marketing and team fulfillment time low.
Own your numbers: Track reach outs, discovery calls, and prospects in our CRM, and use that data to constantly improve.
What Success Looks Like:
In your first 30 days:
Learn our process for finding, reaching out to, and closing partnership deals
Add 200 prospects to your pipeline
Book and run 10 discovery calls
In your first 90 days:
Close 10 deals (stages or webinars)
Complete 40 discovery calls
Deliver two speaking events and drive at least $50,000 in revenue
In your first year:
Generate over $1 million in revenue from partnerships you personally close
Complete 10+ live events for $500,000+ in stage revenue
Complete 24 affiliate partnerships for $500,000+ in non stage revenue
A natural relationship builder who creates win for win partnerships.
A confident closer who thrives on hitting big revenue goals.
An engaging speaker who is comfortable on stage in front of large audiences.
Organized, proactive, and driven by data.
Someone who enjoys traveling and meeting new people.
A believer in the power of books and personal transformation.
The selfpublishing.com Way (Our Core Values):
Honesty & Integrity Always Win
Fail Fast, Fail Forward, Fail Often
Everyone Is Responsible For Facilitating Change
Best Is The Standard
What You Bring:
Required:
A proven track record of closing partnerships, business development, or sales deals
Experience speaking or presenting at live events
Strong CRM and pipeline management skills
Willingness to travel for live events
Ready to work 45+ hours a week
Bonus Points If You Have:
An existing network of affiliate partners, event hosts, or influencers
Experience in the education, coaching, or publishing space
A published book (or the dream to write one)
This Isn't the Role For You If:
You'd rather wait for leads than go find them
Travel or public speaking isn't something you enjoy
You're looking to coast
Total compensation: Base $50,000 ($85,000 to $200,000 annually OTE) based on experience and performance
Top tier healthcare: Your choice of high quality plans for full time employees
Self Care budget: $3,000 per year for massages, house cleaning, or date nights with your spouse
Training: World class training and personal development
Travel: Represent a purpose driven brand at events across the country
Location & Hours:
This is a full time, in office role (45+ hours a week) based at our Austin, TX headquarters, with travel to live events.
Why You'll Love It Here:
selfpublishing.com teaches people how to write, market, and publish their first book in as little as 90 days, giving them more opportunities, confidence, and income. We believe it's not about the book. It's about what the book does for you.
We've made the INC 5000 list of fastest growing private companies four times and have been certified as a Great Place To Work. You'll work side by side with a passionate, purpose driven team that believes in growth, accountability, and having fun along the way.
Want to build the partnerships that help authors change their lives, one book at a time?
The pay range for this role is:
85,000 - 200,000 USD per year (Westlake Office)
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