Product and Publications Manager (hybrid)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

State Bar of Wisconsin is hiring a Product and Publications Manager (hybrid work environment)

If this sounds like you, don't miss this unique opportunity and apply now :

• Do you think like an entrepreneur with creativity, drive, and the courage to try something new?
• Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a product that is ripe for innovation, market expansion and market penetration?
• Are you energized by thinking strategically, imagining the possibilities, and doing the work to turn your plans into a reality?
• Do you get excited about redesigning a mature product and leading the pricing, marketing, sales, revenue growth, and new product development?

Who We Are

The State Bar of Wisconsin is a professional association, created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, for all attorneys who hold a Wisconsin law license.

With more than 25,000 members, the State Bar exists to serve its members and the public by promoting the law and access to justice.

We aid the courts in improving the administration of justice, provide continuing legal education and other services for our members, support the education of law students, and educate the public about the legal system.

What You Will Love

• Variety, creativity, autonomy, managing multiple priorities, and the opportunity to influence and impact Wisconsin's legal community.
• Working with a mission-driven organization that acts with integrity, promotes justice, and works toward a fair and just legal system.
• The people, the culture and a hybrid work environment! We care about our people, our work, and our members. We value work / life balance and offer excellent benefits and flexibility to support our employees and their lives outside of work.

Once fully trained and proficient, this position has the option to work hybrid.

Leading a collaborative, supportive, talented team that works closely together and helps one another produce top-notch publications.

What You Will Do

The Product and Publications manager is responsible for the overall management and innovative direction of State Bar PINNACLE® research tools and books.

The State Bar books unit develops and delivers high-quality, relevant legal education content, materials, and related products to achieve financial objectives and the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

PINNACLE Books strives to ensure members have the most current and relevant information around changing laws, cases, and emerging information that may impact legal practice.

The manager is responsible for the evaluation of product life cycle, the identification of new and innovative material, marketing, pricing, education, and revenue generation. You will :

• Establish and lead a short-term and long-term strategic plan for the book unit including product performance goals, staff goals, revenue growth, and other measures of success.
• Assess and manage the ROI of existing product line considering the life cycle stages, pricing models, and updating schedules of each product line.
• Collect, analyze, and use customer data to drive product innovation, understand purchasing decisions, and identify emerging needs of members.
• Evaluate market for penetration and expansion opportunity.
• Develop and champion a sales strategy including marketing plans, pricing models, and sales models for each product line.
• Manage the State Bar books team of 10.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Product management skills including portfolio management, pricing, marketing, sales, and customer management.
• Three to five years relevant experience with prior management, supervisory, budgeting experience. Law practice and / or publishing industry experience is a bonus.
• Proactive, positive, problem solver and decision maker.
• Innovative and flexible with respect to changing and challenging business environments.
• Collaborative leader with a proven track record of cultivating positive relationships.
• Strategic planning and critical thinking skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and self-motivation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Familiarity with the uses of XML, XSL, and HTML and an understanding of new technologies and software.

Compensation and Benefits

The State Bar of Wisconsin offers competitive compensation with annual merit increases and excellent benefits including :

• Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks per year
• 2 weeks of paid sick time per year
• Excellent and low-cost health and dental insurance
• Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days
• Volunteer time off
• Hybrid work schedules and flexibility
• 8% 401(k) contribution!!
• The State Bar is also a "qualified employer" for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

How To Apply

To apply, upload a resume and a cover letter, including salary expectations . This position will be posted until it is filled, but priority will be given to applicants who submit early, so don't wait. Apply today!