About Packt Packt is a leading publisher of technical learning content with the ability to publish books on new and emerging tech faster than any other publisher in the world We believe that software has a deep impact on the world and that software runs on knowledge Our mission is to increase the shared value of deep tech knowledge We are tech content engineers and we work with some of the most interesting technical minds and ground-breaking creators on the planet For more details see Role Overview The Relationship Lead RL plays a pivotal role in Packt s tech publishing ecosystem by driving both the acquisition of high-caliber authors and the execution of post-publication marketing strategies As a dynamic link between subject matter experts developer and IT professional and practitioner communities and Packt s content goals the RL is responsible for discovering influential voices in tech nurturing long-term author relationships and ensuring that each published title achieves visibility engagement and commercial success across all sales channels This is a strategic outward-facing role that requires a blend of people skills product sensibility DevRel marketing acumen and technology community-building mindset We value a track record in producing or guiding developer focused learning resources for web and mobile Curiosity about application development and emerging AI powered practices is encouraged You do not need to be a specialist yet experience shaping effective learning resources and access to a strong expert network will set you up for success This is NOT a sales role Key Responsibilities High-Status Author Acquisition Engagement Proactively identify and pursue influential tech professionals thought leaders and practitioners as potential authors Pitch publishing opportunities to experts with a compelling narrative that aligns with their personal brand and career goals Negotiate author contracts and manage onboarding to ensure clarity enthusiasm and a strong collaborative foundation Serve as the primary point of contact for authors guiding them through the publication journey Maintain long-term relationships to encourage repeat authorship and ambassador-level partnerships Community Engagement and Outreach Work closely with Growth Leads and Content Engineers to drive community participation and awareness of titles Build and maintain vibrant communities in key topic areas to enhance Packt s brand value and the quality of content Design and implement initiatives that encourage community members to actively contribute share insights and support each other Build Advocate Networks Develop advocate networks by identifying and engaging passionate community members who can amplify the reach and impact of titles Empower advocates with resources and opportunities to share their knowledge and promote the content within their networks Foster long-term relationships with advocates to ensure continued support and engagement Cross-Industry Partnerships Develop and nurture relationships with industry bodies influencers and thought leaders Establish strategic partnerships that enhance the credibility and reach of your assigned topics providing deeper engagement opportunities and boosting the overall content impact Collaborate with partners to co-host events contribute to industry discussions and expand visibility across different channels Product Expansion and Relationship Innovation Identify opportunities to expand beyond traditional book formats exploring new product formats such as expert panels live events or memberships Cultivate partnerships that support these new initiatives ensuring they align with community needs and vertical strategy Experiment with innovative engagement models that bring value to both authors and the community creating diversified content offerings Thought Leadership and Influence Establish alliances with influential figures and organizations within the industry Position Packt as a thought leader by leveraging these relationships to produce high-value content expert contributions and influential collaborations Why work at Packt We recognize how important our people are and acknowledge and support the things that are important to them We focus on the full team member s experience We aim to create a positive working workplace that supports personal and collective development - where our people can not only grow their skill sets continuously challenge themselves and develop their careers but also work together as a team and with our customers We try to achieve this by Ensuring a positive working environment for all team members supportive of flexible and work from home 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 seek to achieve this by Providing a broad range of advantages 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 challenge is 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 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible hours choose how when and where you work Monthly Gross Salary Range- 125K-150K 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

📌 Relationship Lead (India)
🏢 Packt
📍 India