With extensive experience in sales leadership and business development at a large publisher, I have honed the skills the instincts critical for developing strategy in sales, marketing, and publishing. I enjoy coaching and mentoring teams or individuals looking to increase their competency in sales, strategy, or business development. I have a passion for helping authors and publishers maximize their resources to grow the reach of their content while finding efficiencies in the business. My goal is to find ways to bring my experience and insight to needed spaces in the publishing industry in a way that finds maximum benefit to the publisher, the author, and the audience.I have become proficient at scaling business development and driving new channel growth. I have had excellent experience expanding market share in hot segments of the industry and identifying incremental opportunities within the more established segments of the market. I have a reputation among colleagues as an insightful strategist and manager while also driving consistent growth across 2 decades in multiple leadership roles. My core competencies include:• Critical Analysis & Insights• P&L Management• Amazon Ecosystem Expertise• Build & Scale New Sales Channels• Strategic Planning• Business Development & Terms Negotiation• Profitability Analysis & Insight• Product Innovation & Process Improvement• Forecasting & Building Sales QuotasAvailable to discuss new consulting, contract, or full-time opportunities in the Raleigh, NC area or virtual/remote (preferred). Reach me at jasondshort@icloud.com