Distribution Executive - Level 1

Reporting to - Publishing and Video Distribution Manager

About Packt

Packt's mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways, through the delivery of effective learning and information services to IT professionals. . We are a global technical learning publisher with over 400 team members based primarily in India and the UK, and a catalogue of over 8,000 books and video courses used by learners and organisations worldwide.

A core part of delivering this mission is the licensing of high-quality content from independent creators and publishers. The Licensing team is responsible for building and maintaining a strong network of partners and ensuring a consistent pipeline of commercially viable learning products that extend and strengthen Packt’s catalogue. The Acquisition Editor role supports this by identifying, evaluating, and contracting content that aligns with Packt’s publishing strategy and delivers long term value across our distribution channels.

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Role Overview

Distribution Executive - Level 1 is responsible for announcement, publishing, distributing Packt products across Packt website and various channel partners. This is a technical role that reports to the line manager in the content distribution team and below are the responsibilities:

What You Will Do

• Publishing various products on our website as per the planned timelines.
• Distribute Packt products, including books, videos, and courses, to various channel partners as per the SLA.
• Foster strong relationships with team members through effective collaboration.
• Train team members on new and existing clients, processes, and best practices.
• Update and maintain guidelines for all distribution channels and workflows.
• Ensure 100% quality in all assigned tasks through rigorous checks and adherence to standards.
• Monitor product availability on distributed platforms and ensure systems are updated with accurate data.
• Adapt proactively to system changes and new processes.
• Handling multiple requests from various channels.
• Proactively research and explore topics as needed to enhance knowledge and problem-solving.

Who You Are

The work we do is fast paced, demanding, and intellectually challenging. We are looking for dynamic candidates with an interest in technology and in helping tech professionals to learn. You will need strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and excellent organization and time-management skills. You will need to be proactive in troubleshooting and problem-solving, upbeat, enthusiastic, and motivated. You will be a demonstrated self-starter who is focused and calm under pressure.

Must have skills

• SCORM & LMS
• API & system integration
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Verbal & written communication
• Project management
• Metadata management
• Troubleshooting

Good to have skills

• Publishing workflows
• Adaptability
• Innovation
• Leadership skills

Why Work at Packt

We are a global and remote-first business with most of our team based in India and the UK. We recognize how important our people are and acknowledge and support the things that are important to them. Our culture is open and informal and based around learning. We love sharing ideas and we want everyone to feel that they have an input into how the business works. We are a fun place to work but with a focus on performance and personal development providing opportunities for personal growth and career progression. We try to achieve this by:

• Ensuring a positive working environment for all team members, supportive of flexible and remote work.
• Supporting individual development through growth opportunities and internal mobility.
• Encouraging social collaboration within teams and communities and knowledge-sharing.
• Fostering a culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.

We focus on the full employee experience. We seek to achieve this by:

• Providing a broad range of benefits and initiatives.
• Advocating a healthy lifestyle where wellbeing is seen as an essential responsibility.
• Celebrating success stories and encouraging peer-to-peer recognition.
• Fostering a culture of self-development.
• Providing a work environment where the best idea wins, and challenges are encouraged.

Benefits:
You will also have access to a range of flexible benefits that are designed to help you make the most of your time with us.

• Bonus scheme
• 5 day working week
• 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible hours: choose how, when, and where you work within India
• Training programs and Certification
• Group Medical Insurance
• Wellness initiatives

Please note - The role is internally called as Distribution Executive Level 1

Salary Range - INR 24K- 34K fixed pay per month (skills and/or experience dependent)

Disclaimer: Packt does not authorize any third-party consultancies, influencers, or agencies to offer employment opportunities on our behalf. We are not involved in any financial transactions with these parties. Our hiring process is managed internally, and all applications should be made through the official procedures outlined in our job listings.

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