Description

Metro Market Media is a leading newspaper print and digital company with locations in Northeast Georgia. We are looking to hire a sales director for our Gainesville property who is a strong leader, reliable, responsible and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities include revenue generation; financial data reporting; forecasting and budgeting; recruitment, training and management of all advertising staff employees; coordination with other departments as needed for efficiency.

· Leading, motivating and inspiring a sales team

· Hands-on selling manager, with a record of success in consultative sales and territory management.

· Hiring and training top talent

· Goal setting and budgeting of sales territories

· Building and maintaining relationships with new clients

· Meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals

· Daily contact with prospects to promote advertising space in both print and online

· Cold calling new prospects

· Attending networking events on behalf of the company

Qualifications:

· Digital Advertising Sales (experience in sales of web services and video a plus).

· Print (newspaper/magazine) sales

· Phone sales experience

· B2B sales experience

· BA in Marketing or Business preferred

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Metro Market Media is a fun supportive, value-driven media group that offers:

· Competitive salary and bonus structure

· A great benefits package (health benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, professional tools and mileage reimbursement)

· An open, collaborative, creative team

If you think this position is for you, forward a brief description of why you are a fit, a resume, and your salary requirements.

Required experience: Advertising Sales: 5 years (management experience a plus)

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