Regional Director of Advertising

Regional Advertising Director

This Regional Advertising Director will lead our advertising digital sales and print efforts for APG East LLC consisting of 9 community publications – 3 dailies, 6 weeklies. This position will lead the advertising sales effort for our websites and Premium Editions plus various other promotions. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess effective presentation skills, creativity, strategic thinking, idea generator, good oral and written comprehension, deductive reasoning, and excellent managerial skills. Must have a strong work ethic and ability to motivate staff and willingness to lead by example. This position will base out of the Greenville, NC.

Job Functions:

• This position will develop and manage the advertising strategy, both from a business, sales and technical perspective.
• This position will be heavily involved in budget development and projections for advertising
• This position will work their staff to develop a plan of action to grow the digital revenue and to motivate staff in that direction
• Experience working in small markets will be beneficial to this position
• This position will rely extensively on their experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• This position will provide vacation and illness relief for their direct reports
• Perform job duties and conduct self in accordance with company core values
• Initiate and nurture effective, professional relationships with internal and external contacts

Minimum Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in the print and Internet media industry.
• At least 5 years successful track record of sales management experience.
• Specific management experience in the following: national account sales, retail sales, digital sales and strategic planning and thinking

Technology Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace required. Ability to learn other relevant software programs and teach direct reports is paramount.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related areas or the equivalency thereof is preferred. 8 years experience in newspaper and/or shopper advertising marketing and sales.

Benefits:

• 6 Paid Holidays
• PTO with rollover per calendar year
• Health Coverage, choice of two plans, employee premium cost-shared by the company, coverage effective on the first of the month after 60 days of employment
• HSA, FSA: medical care, dependent care, and limited purpose
• Dental & Vision coverage
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, premium paid 100% by the company
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• $50,000.00 Basic Life/AD&D policy, premium paid 100% by the company
• Pet Insurance
• Legal
• ID Theft Protection

Adams Publishing Group Eastern North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.