**Job Description:** Scholastic Book Fairs and Book Clubs are engaging experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. Taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastic’s greater mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids, Book Fairs and Book Clubs provide access to books and paths to discovery. The **Senior Manager, Sales & Business Communications** is a key leader within the Scholastic Book Fairs organization, responsible for shaping and delivering high-impact communications for both external partners and internal stakeholders. Supporting the Sales and Strategic Partnerships teams, this role is a strategic driver of alignment, engagement, and brand resonance across multiple audiences. This individual will: + **Inform** : Translate business priorities, sales strategies, and partnership opportunities into clear, actionable messaging; + **Inspire** : Craft compelling narratives that build connection to Scholastic’s mission and value; + **Iterate** : Continuously optimize communication channels and content for impact, clarity, and consistency. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with beloved properties like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Captain Underpants, and more, and to research, explore, and discuss the most exciting trends in culture, and children's literature. Does this role give you Goosebumps? Then jump on your Firebolt and join us! This role reports to the **Senior Director, Business Communications** , and collaborates closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and Corporate Communications. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** + Lead the creation of strategic partner-facing communications and sales enablement materials that support revenue growth and relationship development. + Create, design, and refine executive-level presentations, one-sheets, and decks for use across Sales and Customer Success teams. + Develop and manage a centralized communication and asset-sharing platform to ensure consistent access to up-to-date content across the organization. + Ensure all marketing content in the company’s sales enablement platforms, Spekit and Salesforce, is current, complete, and optimized for each. + Partner in developing and cascading internal business communications, including executive memos and leadership updates. + Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure communication materials align with company goals and messaging strategy. + Partner with Scholastic’s corporate communications team and PR leads to support publicity and thought leadership efforts tied to key partnerships. **Qualifications** **QUALIFICATIONS** + Minimum 7-10 years of communications experience, writing and tailoring content that demonstrates a deep understanding of messaging, positioning, and stakeholder needs. + Collaborative partner with excellent storytelling abilities and a strong design aesthetic. + Highly skilled at navigating complex organizations and working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders. + Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively while managing a variety of multi-faceted projects and programs simultaneously. + Excellent writing skills and ability to craft messages with clarity and a strong sense of purpose and to develop concise narratives that engage the audience. + Adept at synthesizing inputs and feedback from senior leadership into clear, concise messaging. + Flexible and adaptable, able to react quickly to changing requirements and new challenges. + Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential data responsibly. + Practical experience with Spekit and Salesforce + Proficient in Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint; familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite required. **EDUCATION** + Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). The pay range for this position is $114,000 to $125,000 annually. **Time Type:** Full time **Job Type:** Regular **Job Family Group:** Corp Affairs & Bus Devel **Location Region/State:** Florida **EEO Statement:** Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf) EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf) Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.