MS Press Association Job Bank

The Laurel Leader-Call is seeking a full-time advertising account executive. The ideal candidate should be an energetic self-starter, have excellent communication and good time management skills, and have reliable transportation. Experience in sales a plus but not required. Compensation package includes 401k, Medical, Dental and Visiion Insurance, paid holidays and vacations and bonus structure. Send resume to Laurel Leader-Call, Attn: Advertising Sales Representative, P.O. Box 728, Laurel, MS 39441.

DIGITAL SALES MANAGER
The Clarion-Ledger Media Group offers a variety of print and digital products to reach our target audiences and provides custom solutions to drive results for our advertisers.

The position responsibilities include team development and motivation, product development and revenue growth.

This position will also be responsible for achieving monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goal across all segments. It will oversee and manage digital ad sales efforts.. College degree or equivalent work experience; also minimum two years in advertising sales preferred. Must have thorough understanding of digital sales and how digital advertising can benefit our customers. EOE/M/F/D/V

Send cover letter and resume to: HRCL@jackson.gannett.com
We welcome diversity and maintain a safe drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Advertising Sales Manager

The News Courier, an award winning daily newspaper serving Athens, AL is looking for a sales manager in our advertising department who can lead, motivate, and produce results. Our sales staff is top notch and will require someone of the same caliber. Our successful candidate will need to manage the advertising sales team with a can-do attitude. Communication, organizational, and excellent time management skills are necessary to ensure success. Previous sales management experience is required to lead our staff in this rapidly changing environment. We are committed to finding the right person with similar drives that will compliment our team. If you are ready to take the next step in your career path and desire a challenge, send your resume along with your expectations to Ann Laurence at ann@athensnews-courier.com.

Advertising Sales Manager
Missippi daily newspaper is seeking an experienced, high-energy professional to lead its advertising sales staff. This position is responsible for the generation of all advertising revenue through the direction and daily leadership of the advertising sales department. The Advertising Sales Manager must bring a sense of excitement to the position, must have the ability to lead an experienced sales staff, and must be experienced in implementing new and successful sales strategies. Online advertising sales experience is a plus. The successful candidate will also be willing and able to make sales calls and handle a small account list. Simply put, he/she must lead by example! The qualified candidate will be an innovative thinker with lots of new ideas, and will work closely with the Publisher. Please send your resume in Word format along with a brief cover letter telling me why you are the person we have been seeking, and including salary expectations to: publisher@picayuneitem.com or mail to Tom Andrews, Publisher, Picayune Item, P.O. Box 580, Picayune, MS 39466.

Digital Advertising Sales

The successful candidate for this position will generate advertising revenue from the Hattiesburg American’s digital products and services. Champion product offerings (including newspaper online and mobile sites, digital newsletters, text messaging) to the rapidly growing online and mobile sales marketplaces. Inform and educate colleagues around the newspaper about the latest innovative product offerings.
Requirements
4+ years of commissioned business-to-business sales experience, digital advertising experience preferred
Understanding of the digital advertising arena and have strong sales ability and proven background in solution and value selling to clients.
An understanding of online social media/marketing/networking
Highly entrepreneurial, self-sufficient and able to work independently to successfully grow and foster long term internal and client relationships.
Microsoft Office and Internet proficiency;
Proven experience in managing multiple projects, details and deadlines
Design, develop and fulfill online campaigns and promotions for digital advertisers
Excellent communication, questioning, listening, presentation and negotiating skills
Experience working in a fast paced, constantly evolving, team environment
Must have the ability to monitor market conditions and trends and craft advertising campaigns that meet client’s needs
Must have a good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.

Send resume to:
Liz Cotten
Advertising Manager
Hattiesburg American
825 North Main Street
Hattiesburg, MS. 39401
Email: lcotten@hattiesburgamerican.com
Fax: 601-584-3075

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EOE M/F/D/V

Fast Growing MS based company needs mature self starter from central MS area to help keep pace with our new customers demands. $45-55K potential first year, some limited travel required, should be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Fax resume to 1-888-773-7704 or email to bill@reedyadvertising.com