The Charlotte News has an opening for an Ad Sales Manager
The Charlotte News is Vermont’s oldest nonprofit community newspaper, and we are looking for someone to join us as our manager of ad sales.
Responsibilities:
- Generate a strong advertising presence in The Charlotte News.
- Build relationships with and serve the needs of existing advertisers.
- Reach out to Charlotte and neighboring community enterprises with compelling reasons to advertise in The Charlotte News.
- Work with the TCN Board and editors to develop strategic initiatives to enhance the value of The Charlotte News as an advertising medium for local businesses.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our website, our email newsletter and our Facebook page as avenues for advertisers to reach their markets.
Qualifications:
- Experience in client relations/sales.
- Familiarity with both The Charlotte News and the town of Charlotte (including our neighbors).
- The ability to compellingly explain the value of both print and digital advertising to Chittenden and Addison County businesses/services.
Compensation:
15 percent commission on sales, plus employer-paid payroll taxes, unemployment insurance and workers compensation.
This is a part-time position that offers a great deal of autonomy and flexibility, within the constraints of our every-two-week publishing schedule.
To apply, please send an email before October 21, 2018, attaching a cover letter explaining why this position appeals to you and why you are a good fit for The Charlotte News, a resume/CV, and contact information for two references (current/former supervisors preferred; if not, character references accepted).