Multi-Media Advertising Account Executive

About the Job

Suburban Life Media, part of Shaw Media's suburban group, has outstanding
opportunities for full-time Multi-Media Advertising Account Executives.

Based in Downers Grove, Suburban Life is publisher of 20 weekly newspapers that serve Cook,
DuPage, Kane and Will counties.

Qualified candidates will be responsible for selling print and online products, building strong client
relationships and providing superior customer service to merchants in the LaGrange and Carol
Stream areas.

The ideal candidates will be goal-oriented consultative sales professionals, with positive mental
attitudes and strong communication skills. The successful candidates will work well under
pressure and be strong closers. Display advertising and/or online sales experience preferred.

Shaw Media offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.




Classified Advertising Sales Representative
Job Number: (SAL000004)
Description
When you join Dow Jones, you become part of one of the most dynamic,
creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a
global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites,
newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, radio and television -
including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like Factiva,
The Wall Street Journal, Barron's and SmartMoney. Our media inform the
discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our
databases make the business world more transparent. We continually
develop technology to transform information into insight and insight into
prosperity. From 58 countries and in twenty five languages, we enlighten
and inspire audiences with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.
We are currently hiring a Senior Sales Professional to focus on the sale of
real estate advertising in the Western U.S. for The Wall Street
Journal. Digital advertising sales expertise is a must, along with print
advertising sales included in past experience. Will focus on targeting clients
on the West Coast and within year one, will be singularly focused on a newly
launched real estate product. Experience working with luxury clients;
boutique real estate, builders and developers is a strong plus. Must have true
passion and enthusiasm for luxury marketing or other related segments.
Responsibilities include growing WSJ market share and launching new real
estate product. Experience managing a CRM system, preferably
Salesforce.com (SFDC) along with a proficiency with MS Office products,
including Excel and PowerPoint, is required. Excellent writing skills are also
a must.
This is a senior position in our company. Professional experience and
references must reflect same. Ability to verify high performance metrics is
necessary.

SENIOR WEB ADVERTISING
DESIGNER/DEVELOPER Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Join Minnesotas largest growing media organization!

The Star Tribune Media Company is the upper Midwests largest source of news and
information in producing and distributing news, information and advertising across multiple
print and digital platforms, including newspaper, website, mobile, tablet and video formats.
Star Tribune has been serving the Minneapolis/Saint Paul market for 145 years and is now
the 8th largest Sunday and 13th largest daily circulation newspaper in the U.S. It attracts 6
million unique monthly visitors to StarTribune.com and posted 24 straight months of
Newspaper circulation growth. The company was recognized in 2011 by Adweek Magazine
as Americas Hottest Regional Newspaper.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Star Tribune is seeking an experienced graphic designer/developer in interactive media
and advertising design. A successful candidate will work closely with internal and external
clients to provide high-level, customized solutions by building and designing digital ads using
the latest software: HTML, Flash, CSS, Photoshop and Illustrator, PHP, XML, CS5-Action
Script 2 and 3, video. This person will also be responsible for troubleshooting and problem-
solving technical issues. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven work
environment with strong attention to detail in order to deliver creative solutions on time and
as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced web designer with a balance of web development and ad design skills along
with the following:
Extensive knowledge of design applications such as HTML, PHP, XML, Flash, CSS,
Photoshop, Illustrator, CS5-Action Script 2 and 3, and video
Strong understanding and experience in providing creative design for medium to large
customers
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and external resources, including external
vendors and clients.
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines
and work well under pressure

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
How to apply online:
Click on the link below.
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number of file formats (PDF, JPEG, FIG, DOC, DOCX, TXT and BMP).
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If you have more than six files to submit beyond your resume and cover letter, you should
combine some of them.
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later at the bottom of each page. That will prompt the system to email you a case-sensitive
username and password that you can use to sign in and finish at a later time.
We wont see your application until you click submit. Once you take that step, you wont be
able to alter your application or attach additional documents to it.

Advertising Field Sales Director
Hiring Company Industry: Advertising & Marketing Services
Number of Employees: 100 - 1,000 Employees
Total Compensation: --
Reports to: Valassis
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Job Description
Valassis is the nations leading marketing services company including newspaper-delivered
promotions, direct mail, in-store marketing, Internet-delivered marketing and analytic
services. Together we reach over 60 million households through newspaper distribution and
90% of U.S. homes through shared mail distribution. The company has more than 15,000
advertisers worldwide, representing top U.S. advertisers.
We have an opportunity open for an Advertising Field Sales Director in St. Louis,
Kansas City or Wichita.
We are looking for a self-motivated, results-driven person interested in a career of personal
development and growth. A successful track record in sales/account management is
required. Sales management experience is required. Experience in Advertising Sales and/or
as Advertising Agency AE is ideal. Understanding of media options, strengths and
weaknesses is desired.
This Field Sales Director position is responsible for attaining the company's objectives for
short and long-range sales growth for the all point of sale (POS) clients and prospects based
in an assigned area. This will be achieved through effective leadership of a sales team and
the management of available resources.
Primary position responsibilities:Recruit, select, train, develop and motivate an outside
sales team toward increased productivity including growth of existing clients and gaining
closure of prospects.
Nurture key client relations through a regular schedule of contracts, meetings, and follow-up.
Provide on-going development of assigned sales force through performance management,
field coaching, and team building.
Establish and grow teamwork on cross functional teams and Branch Management teams to
focus on servicing and growing existing / prospective accounts and aggressively pursuing
new business.
Assign existing / prospective accounts and quotas to individual sales reps to ensure equity
among reps and competent handling of clients / prospects.
Develops accurate sales forecasts and office budgets for current and future fiscal years.
Experience Required
5 + years of demonstrated management or team leadership skills (preferably in sales
management)
8+ years of direct selling & prospecting experience (preferably selling advertising
solutions)
Sound and seasoned knowledge of selling techniques.
Must have strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
Highly developed client solution selling skills / targeting skills.
Strategic accounts planning.
Well developed PC skills.
Well developed administrative skills: -Time Management -Sales
Reporting With global headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, Valassis employs approximately
7,000 associates in 22 states and nine countries and is widely recognized for its associate
and corporate citizenship programs. Valassis companies include Valassis Canada,
Promotion Watch, Valassis Relationship Marketing Systems, LLC and NCH Marketing
Services, Inc. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly committed to the needs of a
diverse work force and fostering an inclusive environment. We maintain a drug-free
workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.