Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job SummaryProvide overall advertising sales direction and support, sales training, and accountability to Forum Communication Company sales teams.
Essential Functions- Direct and manage all advertising sales strategies across all platforms.
- Manage a team of local sales representatives while working with a core team of peers across the company.
- Coach and manage sales team members for continued success.
- Work with sales team members to ensure that advertising strategies are developed, and goals are attained.
- Create and maintain relationships with advertising partners.
- Communicate with the business office in regard to revenue forecasting, payments, sales variances, etc.
- Review sales contracts, sales goals, and all new sales initiatives.
- Talent acquisition, continued development, and supervision of new hire sales training program.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of openness and positive communication.
- Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.
Non-Essential Duties and Functions- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
- Ten years experience leading an advertising or sales department.
- Experience preparing and managing annual revenue and expense budgets.
- Proven leadership skills with excellent communication skills.
- Strong understanding of the competitive media landscape including digital initiatives.
- Ability to manage under deadlines, multi-task and motivate employees.
- Knowledge of supervisory rules and policies.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
- Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.
Expected compensation for this role is between $85, 000 - 105,000/year, based on qualifications and experience.
Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:
- Health, dental, and vision packages
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Retirement benefits with company match
- Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
Salary Description
$85, 000 to 105,000/year
