Sales Director

Description:

The Red Oak Express and Glenwood Opinion-Tribune newspapers is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Sales Director. This is a boots on the ground position and perfect for a sales representative looking to move into a different field with vast potential and creativity or if you’re still passionate about our industry and looking for a change. The Sales Director creates custom advertising packages that will help clients gain desired business results. We are looking for someone who understands small business owners and can connect with customers and help them achieve their business objectives through effective advertising campaigns. You’ll have a unique opportunity to sell our paid advertising base with effective digital strategies.

In this position, you will:

• Generate revenue for the newspaper and meet monthly goals through effective outside sales techniques
• Develop new business and create results for clients through creative and effective targeted campaigns
• Research and build campaign solutions, including overall branding and creative approaches; ensure campaign execution meets client expectation
• Establish trusting relationships with clients,
• Support collection of receivables
• Develop capabilities to produce creative and effective campaigns

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Passion for contributing to a sales team with a positive mindset
• Driven by practical results
• Effective relationship building, customer service and communication
• Superior business acumen related to new media, digital interactive initiatives and social media required
• Ability to handle constructive criticism
• Ability to effectively communicate, build rapport and relate well to all kinds of people
• Professional appearance a must

Who We Are 

We’re a small family owned company (J. Louie Mullen) that cares about a work environment that is based on a family first mentality with the understanding that we serve the local community. We believe strong local news coverage is the backbone of any successful newspaper. We know that advertising in our products helps small businesses grow their market share. We have ‘sister’ newspapers that can provide support and perform functions when needed across the platforms we share. In other words, you’re never on an island. To apply send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]