Senior Digital Sales Executive

GateHouse Media, Inc. is looking for Senior Digital Sales Executives to drive sales expansion for our company.  In this key role, you’ll report directly to the Corporate Director of Digital Sales with a dotted line responsibility to the local Ad Director.  You’ll need top notch sales experience with over the top digital savvy to be the right candidate! You’ll also need to have a proven track-record in – and strong knowledge of – digital products including online, mobile, tablet, social media, apps, etc. We’re seeking creative marketers who understand the digital audience along with the prospecting and presentation skills for engaging that audience and closing the deal.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze category/territory to develop new client opportunities
• Direct the sales process, including prospecting, qualifying and positioning of GateHouse Media’s products and services
• Lead new business generation and up selling of new and existing clients – both local and regional
• Ensure delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals and manage a weekly revenue forecast
• Provide good customer service & follow through to maintain existing business to sustain long-term relationships
• Extensive knowledge of social media and audience metrics
• Create product segmentation strategies wherever needed to maximize sales opportunities across different digital sales channels

Skills and Specifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in online sales and business development and digital marketing.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of achieving aggressive goals

Gatehouse Media is a national company that operates daily, weekly and niche publications and websites in 21 different states (see our website at www.gatehousemedia.com).  We play to win and look for team members at every level of the organization who do the same.

Illinois is a great place to call home and GateHouse Media is a dynamic organization to work with.  Opportunity is knocking.  

To be considered, please email your resume, cover letter and compensation expectations to:  mkidd@rrstar.com