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Director of Advertising Revenue

Employer
Forum Communications Company
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
Depends on Experience

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Industry
Media and Entertainment
Role
Executive
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Forum Communications Company is hiring a full-time Director of Advertising Revenue to provide advertising sales direction and support, sales training, and accountability to our FCC advertising directors at FCC newspaper locations. This position will work closely with our advertising teams to ensure strategies are developed and appropriate sales goals are attained. This is a strategic leadership opportunity that will have an impact on our advertising division.Other responsibilities include:
  • Direct and manage comprehensive advertising sales strategies across all platforms with emphasis on digital.
  • Manage a team of media planners, ad operations, digital sales specialists, customer care, programmatic manager.
  • Develop a collaborative results driven environment with ad directors and sales teams.
  • Create and maintain relationships with key advertising partners.
  • Initiate sales forecasting aligned with operational plan/outcomes.
  • Develop impactful and ongoing sales training program representative of the advertising products offered by the company.
  • Identify, refine, and review sales strategy and tactics.
  • Establish priority on customer service and matching client needs with most effective product mix.
  • Create and maintain an atmosphere of openness and positive communication.
  • Identify future areas of opportunity with digital advertising technology, programs, and services.


Position Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
  • 5+ years experience leading an advertising sales department.
  • Demonstrate digital advertising acumen
  • Experience preparing and managing annual revenue and expense budgets.
  • Proven leadership skills with excellent communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of the competitive media landscape including digital initiatives.
  • Ability to manage under deadlines, multi-task and motivate employees.
  • Knowledge of human resource/supervisory rules and policies.
  • The ability to interact successfully with all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent people management and leadership skills.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
  • Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.


About the Organization
At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we're a leading media and technology company that's home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks:

Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees.

Stay for the people:

Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


This position is currently accepting applications.

Company

At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we’re a leading media and technology company that’s home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave. 

Stay for the people: Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive and creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life. 

Company info
Telephone
701-241-5564
Location
101 5th St N
Fargo
ND
58102
US

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