Manager, Product Development
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Who We Are:It all starts with purpose.We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here is sure to put (or hopefully keep!) a smile on your face. The ADA's headquarters is located just steps from Chicago's Magnificent Mile and is easily accessible by public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Maryland areas!We have been named as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in both 2019 and 2021 - come join our team!

Job Responsibilities:

The Manager for Product Development will manage product offerings including books, e-books, print brochures, apps, and short educational videos for professional resources and patient education materials. This position has a direct impact on the profitability of the Business Products Portfolio. This position integrates key management skills such as project management, editorial oversight and review, product development, competitive market research and strategy, financial analysis, and relationship management. Projects will include new ideas, concepts, and products as well as revisions of existing materials as needed. Will work with e-books, association management software for e-commerce product set up, print production, and reprint needs.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 5 years' professional work experience in product development and implementation, developing print and/or digital based products and contributing to marketing materials and promotional copy
• Excellent understanding and execution of book and e-book publishing and development
• Excellent writing and editing, project management, relationship management, information analysis, creative thinking, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated success in setting goals and priorities as well as meeting deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability for occasional evening and weekend work
• Ability for travel to attend meetings or conferences

Nice to Have:

• Publishing experience
• Knowledge of dentistry, the dental market, or health care environments
• Market research experience
• Copy editing experience
• Graphic design or art direction skills
• Experience working with an association or similar group of constituents
• Experience developing business plans and working with e-commerce

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

• Promotes Work/Life Balance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days in office, 3 days remote)
• Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
• Ample Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinance
• 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at ...@ada.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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