Advertising Director

The Sedalia Democrat is seeking an advertising director with a successful track record of driving new sales in a team environment.

 

The Advertising Director reports to the publisher and is responsible for a department that includes local display, classified and Internet advertising. The director will coach, train and manage a sales team of 18 associates.

 

This position is responsible for setting sales goals, developing new revenue, fostering exceptional customer service, and setting and meeting revenue budgets. The advertising director will provide motivation, leadership, fresh ideas, and a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, communication and computer skills.

 

The advertising director leads cross-selling efforts in print and on the Web and must possess a demonstrated familiarity with the Internet, as well as the ability to think strategically, to identify opportunities and to work well with a team.

 

A college degree in advertising or marketing is preferred but not required.  Sales experience and previous media management experience are required. 

 

With a circulation of 13,000, the Sedalia Democrat serves readers and advertisers in an eight-county area of west-central Missouri. We also print a suite of weekly shoppers to provide advertisers with a cost-effective means of reaching rural customers.  Sedalia is a stable market, located near recreational opportunities at Lake of the Ozarksand Truman Lake, and within an easy drive of Kansas City and Columbia.

 

We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package. Apply with resume and cover letter to careers@link.freedom.com