Job Description:

The Company:

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc., we offer a casual work environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative, and passionate they need to feel supported and valued. 

If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better. 

The Role:


Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for a Kobo Writing Life (KWL) and Content Sales Manager for Italy, reporting to the Director of Catalogue, Europe.

Responsibilities include:

  • Play a key role in the growth of the eBook and audiobook markets in Italy by merchandising and marketing content across all platforms and products
  • Employ a full array of reporting tools to inform title placement and selection on site, apps, and in marketing materials
  • Work closely with publishers and partners to execute initiatives and create marketing campaigns and measure results to inform sales strategy to maximize net sales
  • Develop and manage Kobo's self-publishing business (Kobo Writing Life) in Italy
  • Work directly with local indie publishers and authors (providing support, conducting business reviews, coordinating promotional opportunities)
  • Manage various KWL communication channels (newsletter, social media, blog) and participate in self-publishing events (workshops, panels)

Note: The KWL and Content Sales Manager position will be 100% remote, based in Italy

The Person:

  • You are a relationship builder and a natural communicator who loves the world of publishing, reading and writing in the digital era.
  • You know what authors, publishers, retailers and customers care about.
  • You feel comfortable in a team but can get things done on your own. The idea of a virtual office spread across countries and time zones doesn’t scare you.
  • You can build a budget, project, process, or releases’ plan.
  • You mix good instincts with quantitative skills, and you can apply business acumen to creative processes. You can throw serious heat with Excel if required.
  • You have ideas and like to take initiative
  • You are highly organized and can handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • You know how to assess issues and can suggest solutions to solve them.

The Skillset:

  • 3-5 years of relevant industry experience (publishing, self-publishing preferred)
  • Experience in digital publishing/marketing
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Creative problem-solver with strong communication skills
  • Fluency in Italian and English; comfortable in at least one other language a plus
  • Minimum BA/BS
  • Booklover. An interest in writing is a plus

The Perks: 

  • Flexible hours and remote working environment 

  • 4 extended summer long weekends

  • Full benefits starting from your first day 

  • Flexible health spending account 

  • Training budget + Udemy account 

  • Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook 

  • Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions 

  • Maternity/paternity leave top up 

  • 90 Day Work from Anywhere program

About Rakuten Kobo Inc. 

Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world’s most innovative eReading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies. 

  

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. 

  

Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted. 

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