Multi Media Advertising Director

Job Title: Advertising Director Location: Ellensburg, WA Job Type: Full-Time Regular [30 or more hrs/wk] Requisition ID: 1820 Salary Range: Overview: Ellensburg Daily Record has an opening for an Advertising Director. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who is an effective presenter, a creative and strategic ideas generator. This candidate must possess good oral and written comprehension, deductive reasoning, and excellent managerial skills. A strong work ethic and ability to motivate staff while leading by example are essential. Additionally, the ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, client orientation, and the ability to work effectively with internal and external contacts as both a team member and a team leader. Essential Functions: Manage the local sales strategy from a business, sales, and technical perspective. Assist with projections for local advertising. Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets. Develop a plan of action to grow local print and digital revenue and motivate staff accordingly. Hold the team accountable for revenue goals, KPIs, and other metrics. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of 3 years of sales-related experience. At least 1 years of sales supervisory experience. Specific management experience in any of the following: Classified Sales, Inside Sales, Retail Sales, Call Center Sales, or Digital Sales. Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook/Thunderbird) required. Ability to learn other relevant software programs and teach direct reports is paramount. Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Benefits: Includes 401K plan, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and other voluntary benefits. Gas mileage reimbursement. Adams Publishing Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please send your resume and cover letter to: Rebecca Poynter Regional President/Publisher Washington State J-18808-Ljbffr