Fort Wayne Newspapers is hiring: Advertising Director in Fort Wayne

At Fort Wayne Newspapers, we believe in a best of class future for Fort Wayne. We have been a cornerstone in Fort Wayne’s identity for over 150 years and have the infrastructure, people and resources to be that same trusted rock far into the future.

In addition to keeping the community informed through our newspaper, magazine, and multiple websites, we partner with organizations — large and small, local and national, retail and service based, for profit and not-for-profit, government and private - to share their message with the people who are most interested in hearing it.

By connecting businesses with regional consumers Fort Wayne Newspapers serves an incredible mission of helping Fort Wayne’s economy thrive. As the largest local media source in the region, we accomplish this through a uniquely comprehensive mix of print, digital, and specialty products.

We’re currently looking for an innovative individual and natural leader to help us take this reality to a new level, starting with our Advertising Director. The Advertising Director has responsibilities of increasing revenues for newspapers, magazines, online news products, works with sales reps to develop strategies to help customers grow their business, and assist sales reps in forecasting sales and surpassing goals. The director will also use consultative selling to manage key accounts, make sales calls with sales reps and attend community events and create sales proposals and keep up- to-date special sections, marketing pieces, calendars, and Media Kit.

The ideal candidate has excellent skills in leadership, team building, negotiation, issue resolution, innovation, and customer service. Strong management skills. Outstanding external and internal communication skills. Possesses a strong understanding of online media and its metrics, analytics, and marketing.
Self-motivated and goal oriented. Has a history of building customer relationships and cross-selling techniques.
Success will be achieved through a combination of coaching, supporting and challenging others to help them grow their territory and tell Fort Wayne Newspapers’ story to a wide audience of customers and prospects.

A college degree with an emphasis on sales, marketing or advertising.

Salary based upon experience.

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