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How much do publisher development manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for publisher development manager in Tennessee is $38.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.10 and $48.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a publisher development manager?

Publisher Development Managers are professionals responsible for building and maintaining relationships with publishers, often within the digital advertising or media industry. Their primary role involves identifying new publisher partners, negotiating deals, optimizing revenue opportunities, and ensuring that publishers’ needs are met. They act as a bridge between publishers and the company, helping both parties achieve their business objectives through collaboration and strategic planning. This role requires strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, as well as a deep understanding of digital media trends.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a publisher development manager?

To thrive as a Publisher Development Manager, you need strong sales acumen, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of digital advertising, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with ad tech platforms, programmatic systems, and CRM tools like Salesforce is typically required. Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills help you stand out in this role. These abilities are vital for building profitable partnerships, optimizing revenue streams, and navigating the fast-evolving digital media landscape.

How does a publisher development manager typically collaborate with sales and product teams to achieve business objectives?

A Publisher Development Manager frequently works cross-functionally with sales and product teams to align publisher acquisition and retention strategies with broader company goals. They provide valuable market feedback to the product team, ensuring that platform features meet publishers’ needs, and collaborate with sales to identify high-potential partners and create compelling value propositions. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to balance publisher interests with organizational priorities, making teamwork and regular interdepartmental meetings a central part of the job.

What is the difference between Publisher Development Manager vs Publisher Account Executive?

AspectPublisher Development ManagerPublisher Account Executive
Primary FocusStrategic partnership development and publisher acquisitionManaging existing publisher accounts and optimizing revenue
ResponsibilitiesIdentifying new publishers, negotiating deals, expanding publisher networkMaintaining publisher relationships, troubleshooting, and performance reporting
Required SkillsBusiness development, negotiation, industry knowledgeAccount management, communication, data analysis
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, strategic planningClient-facing, operational

The Publisher Development Manager focuses on acquiring new publishers and building strategic partnerships, while the Publisher Account Executive manages existing publisher relationships to maximize revenue. Both roles require strong communication skills and industry knowledge but differ in their primary objectives and daily tasks.

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Catalog Development Manager

Ingram Industries

La Vergne, TN • On-site

$65K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring a Catalog Development Manager to contribute to our team in our La Vergne, TN office. 

In this role, you will improve the discoverability, availability and conversion of the Print on Demand titles within Ingram Content Group's wholesale catalog by developing rule-based automated content detection / decision making processes for catalog and feed management. You will identify and execute opportunities to elevate content across internal & external book marketing channels, websites, catalogs and other merchandising touchpoints. As the Catalog Development Manager, you'll partner with the catalog team to ensure key, high-potential Print to Order (PTO) titles are fully optimized across all global sales channels through complete, accurate and enhanced data. In addition, you will own and lead the content curation plan for retail audiences, helping shape how key titles are positioned in the marketplace.  You will support multi-channel marketing efforts by organizing and managing the assets needed to effectively promote catalog content across platforms. Finally, you will conduct research, manage applications, create ongoing reporting, and deliver detailed analysis and actionable insights to help inform strategy and performance. 

Ingram Content Group ("Ingram") connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram's services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or directly related year for year experience
  • 1 year business or data analysis experience
  • 2 years online merchandising, marketing or related experience
  • 2 years experience working with formal Reporting Tools/Platforms (examples: SQL, Qlik, Excel, QuickBase, Salesforce, etc.
  • 1 year intermediate to advanced experience using Excel for data manipulation, charts/graphs, pivot tables and VLOOKUP

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience using AI tools

Key Responsibilities:

  • Management of PTO catalog to support discoverability, availability, and enhance sales of the catalog in the market
  • Seeks out and initiates channel engagement for new places for book discovery and sales
  • Ensures growth of flagged catalog and reports associated KPIs
  • Develops & optimizes downstream visibility for curated content flag(s) & promotes understanding of their definitions into the marketplace
  • Reports out to management on progress and development of programs and impact of catalog curating and enhancement
  • Performs regular internal business reviews for key stakeholders and/or clients
  • Partners and leads cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and develop processes for continuous process improvement

Hiring Salary Range: $65,224 - $82,466. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

  • A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
    • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
    • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more
    • Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associates
  • Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
  • Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
    • Company match program for United Way donations
    • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
  • Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
  • Casual Dress Code & Flexible Schedules (per team)

Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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