Business Development Manager (Central Maine)
The Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal newspapers are seeking a Business Development Manager to help grow revenue and manage and develop our sales team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing new products and packages
- Creation of business plans for new products and initiatives – establishing milestones, metrics and goals.
- Collaboration with the sales team on client solutions – providing presentations, client proposals and quotes.
- Management, development and training of the sales team, including inside, outside and classified advertising
- Resolution of issues and complaints from customers in a timely and professional manner
- Development of prospecting methods
- Administration of late ads, layout, credit and interdepartmental communication involving special sections, inside sales, and classified advertising
Our ideal candidate has/is:
- Proven sales background – print media experience a plus
- Sales leadership and development experience
- Skilled at product and package development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional customer service focused on client relationships and conflict resolution
- Ability to lead, train and develop employees
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint
We offer:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Short/long-term disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental leave
- 401k with company match
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@mainetoday.com
We are an EEO employer.